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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Beautiful Secrets by Ariana Black

Title: Beautiful Secrets

Series: Cruel Heroes

Author: Ariana Black

Genre: Dark Captive Romance

Release Date: October 9, 2020

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Cole Hendry

Five years I've been locked up.

In that time, the Hendry's massive drug empire was destroyed.

My brother's gone legit, and expects me to do the same.

But that's not our life, and seems he needs reminding.

Nothing like a war to jog the memory.

All I need is the perfect trigger, and she falls right into my lap.

Mika Vasiliev, daughter of my enemy. Cute little thing, if a wee bit feisty.

Dimitri will give me anything I want to return her.

But five years is a long time, and I've missed having someone to play with.

Now I'm not all that keen to give her back.

Now I'm starting to think war was a bad idea.

Because, now, all I want is Mika

Mika Vasiliev

I thought I’d do whatever it takes to get away from my family.

But that never included him.

I'd call him a devil but he’s twice as cruel.

He says I'm his weapon, but he treats me like a toy.

And though I hate myself for it, I play the part beautifully. I have no choice but to indulge his every whim... because there's something he doesn't know about me.

That no one knows.

And I'll do whatever it takes to make sure my secret never gets out.

Even if that means falling in love.

Beautiful Secrets is a dark captive romance with mafia themes.

This book is intended for mature audiences only as some scenes may be triggering.

This is the second book in the Cruel Heroes, but can be read as a standalone.

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Saturday, October 10, 2020

What She Left Behind by Rebecca Caswell

Rebecca Caswell is a writer living in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming. She is a joy-filled wife and mother of three. When Rebecca is not writing, she runs a salon and furniture renovating business called Teal House Beauty Lounge.

What She Left Behind is Rebecca’s first book. She wrote it hoping to help others cope with the profound losses that we all must face.

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In life we are blessed to have those who we love. Those we depend on. Those whose very existence proved to help to shape and form us into the very person we are. But what happens when you lose someone whose light, love, and strength brought so much significance and guidance to your life? How do families navigate through the pain of losing a mentor, mother, wife, and friend? What happens as the family dynamics begin to change and shift? After our lives are turned upside down do we ever find ourselves back to a new normal? What She Left Behind is a deep emotional journey that takes you into the abyss of love and loss. It is a memoir of a fight with grief. It takes you down a winding personal account of tragic events and one woman's struggle to find who she really is without the love and strength of her mother. Caught between holding on and letting go, she attempts to weed through the pain and trails that the family faces. This is a story about finding our way out of the depths of heartache and the redemptive way we find ourselves back home.

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She has one more question. How would we describe Mom? What do we want the team members that care for her to know about her? Well, that's a loaded question. Do we have time for a book? How can I describe someone so crucial to all of us with just a few words on a board? A few words could never do her justice. So I think about it for a few minutes. My first thought, although not rational or reasonable, was this.

Dear Team Staff,

This is Donna. She is the heart and soul of our family. Treat her kindly, gently, and with respect. We expect you to have urgency with her care. Treat her better than you would like your mother treated, and we won't have any problems.

Sincerely,

The Peltos

PS. We are a rather large gang. There are eight of us. Don't make us break any kneecaps. We know where to find you.

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The Flame Must Burn
Beena Khan
(Red, #0.5)
Publication date: September 22nd 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

The hottest summer brings the first flames of love.
Love is dangerous. It collides with culture, and culture is defied with rebellion.

She promised herself to me.
Ryder is the small town’s local college boy.
It’s summertime, and he’s at the beach when he sees a young, college girl.
Their eyes lock together.
Intrigued by her, he wants to approach her but she quickly disappears.
Disappointed he returns home, but he sees her the next day in his summer class.

Good girls don’t fall in love. They only obey.
From a traditional Middle Eastern family, Cyrah is a young foreign-exchange student.
She’s studying abroad in a summer program of the small-town.
Intimidated by her beauty, Ryder begins writing love letters to her.
She is flattered but tries to steer clear from him.
But then an incident happens that draws these two star-crossed lovers together.
Slowly, she begins breaking all the rules and reciprocates the same feelings.
But summer doesn’t last forever though, and Cyrah has to leave.

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She turned to look at him. His posture was relaxed. She inhaled his scent deeply. He smelled like woodsmoke and aftershave. It was overwhelming to be around him sometimes. “You know funny guys are dangerous,” she said.

He arched an eyebrow at her and asked, “Why?”

“It’s like you make me laugh and laugh and then…” her voice trailed off then, hesitating to say the next words.

“And then?”

“And then it’s like boom, you’re in the bedroom. It’s a magic trick,” she accused him, her eyes narrowing in slits at him.

Ryder burst out laughing at her words. Then, he puffed out of his chest. “We’re smooth.”

She giggled at him. “You wish, joonom.”

His eyes widened at the word. “What does that mean?”

She looked away, unable to meet his gaze. Then, she cleared her throat and said, “It means my life. It’s another way of saying… my love, to show your affection.”

She turned to look at him, and his brown eyes scorched into hers. He bit his pink lips in response, as if unsure what to say now. She wanted to run her hands through his dark stubble. There was a desire pooled in the pit of her stomach that wanted to come out to the surface. A magnetic pull drew her to him. He was smart, kind, and funny. She never liked anyone before. Her contact to men was always limited.

She wanted more of that.

More of him.

Author Bio:

Beena Khan writes literary fiction and edgy, contemporary romance. She 27 years old and lives in New York. She's from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, an immigrant who moved to New York when she was five years old. She currently holds a Masters Degree in Developmental Psychology. She enjoys reading, writing, and netflixing. The Name of Red is her debut novel published at the age of 26. All of her books are on Kindle Unlimited + Free Novella!

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Soulstealer by Shane Boulware

Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller

Published: May 2020

Publisher: THEORYbee

He was looking forward to college…

…but then the worst possible thing happened.

Could Nythan survive the demon inside of him?

College in Florida was supposed to be about the beaches, the girls, and sometimes even a class or two. But the demon inside had one demand. Help it fulfill its quest so the demon might escape. It’s the only way for Nythan to get his life back.

There are just two problems…

Nythan doesn’t want to hurt innocent people…

And there’s a secret order out to stop him.

They’re called the Ordo Solis, an ancient group whose only mission is to hunt down and destroy the Soulstealer. They’ve been chasing it for thousands of years. It’s in Nythan, and they have no choice.

The host must die.

Caught in the middle, Nythan must come up with a plan.

Will he survive?

You’ll love this coming-of-age urban fantasy because it’s an action-packed adventure that will keep you turning the pages.

Praise for Soulstealer:

"A measured but engaging start to what's sure tobe an epic supernatural saga" - KirkusReviews

"Soulstealer is a fast-paced thriller that keptme turning the pages, highly recommended!" - Readers'Favorite, 4 out of 5 stars!

"A vivid story that mature teens will findcompelling...highly recommended for prior fans of urbanfantasy" - MidwestBook Review

"Fun and fast-paced, SOULSTEALER is a great mixof urban fantasy, fantastical mythos and real world framing" - IndieReader, 3.8out of 5 stars!

"...a compelling urban fantasy novelthat teems with moral quandaries" - ForewordReviews

Finalist for 2020International Book Awards, Fiction: Visionary Category

"Boulware fleshes out even the most minor ofcharacters, employing dialogue that's natural and believable" -BlueInkReview

Nominated for Best Audiobook Narrator forMLC Audiobook Awards,Summer 2020

Nominated for Production with Outstanding Sound-Voice-Narration forMLC AudiobookAwards, Honorable Mention Award

"...filled with embellished metaphors, engagingplot, and a smooth style" - BookLife(Publisher's Weekly)

"...looking forward to the Soulstealer's next chapter"- San Francisco Book Review, 4 out of 5 stars!

"Every element in its right place. A greatcover design" - The BookDesigner

"I implore you lovely readers to get lost in his work" - Red HeadedBook Lover, 5 out of 5 stars!

About The Author

Shane Boulware is an unconventional idealist from Orlando, Florida. Naturally, he commissioned as a Contracting Officer in the United States Air Force in 2012, where he promptly got tased, was hit with pepper spray, participated in a mock riot, jumped out of an airplane, and lived in a combat zone. These experiences tempered his creative instinct and led him to publish two music albums, found an innovation company, break a Guinness World Record, and learn over sixteen dance styles.

Having grown up a huge fan of Dune, Star Wars, Stargate SG-1, Warhammer 40K, Harry Potter, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Lord of the Rings, Shane always wanted to create and share a world of his own. His imagination set him on a path to write the supernatural thriller, Soulstealer, and its sequel, Ordo Solis.

When he’s not negotiating contracts or salsa dancing the night away, you can find Shane taking his creative passion out on an unsuspecting keyboard. If you want to know when his next book will be available, visit his website at ShaneBoulware.com, where you can sign up to receive release updates and join a community of savants, swashbucklers, and nerds.

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Knucklehead Fred & The Principal's Challenge by Arias Williams

Knucklehead Fred and the Principal's Challenge

Knucklehead Fred Series Book 2

by Arias Williams

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Knucklehead Fred is a whimsical, rhyming story about a fun-loving, energetic boy named Fred.

After struggling with behavior problems at school, Fred is presented with a challenge by his school principal, Mr. Boronstine. He promises Fred that if he can be a model student for one week, he will be presented with a special surprise.
Will Knucklehead Fred rise to the occasion and be the best he can be? Or will he fail to control himself and miss out on a special treat?
Find out in this second installment of this whimsical children’s book about a mischievous little boy who walks to the beat of his own drum.
The Principal’s Challenge is the second in the Knucklehead Fred series, a collection of stories about the troublemaker you can’t help but love.

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Knucklehead Fred
Knucklehead Fred Series Book 1

Knucklehead Fred is a whimsical, rhyming story about a fun-loving, energetic boy named Fred.
His parents just can’t figure out how to make him sit still and listen!
But when Fred finds himself in need of a favor, Mom and Dad use it as a perfect opportunity to teach him a thing or two about responsibility.

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Arias Williams is a creative based in Los Angeles, CA.
He is a father of two children, a husband, and currently teaches 7th Grade in South Los Angeles.
When he isn't working on Knucklehead Fred, Arias can be found in his home studio making beats, hanging with his family, or working to educate the future of Los Angeles.

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