Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018

July 1969. While men are walking on the moon, life in London for sixteen-year-old Jane takes unexpected turns. On the point of falling in love with her best friend Karl, she discovers that there's more to her father's spectacular girlfriend than at first meets the eye. In the sweltering heat of a fast-moving evening, other revelations quickly follow, reconciling Jane with her father but also reopening wounds from the past, laying bare raw emotions kept suppressed for too long. And as the evening draws to a close, the night's drama has only just begun, unfolding in a sequence of violent events that threaten to have lasting repercussions for Jane and the people she loves...

Lightened by music and humor and darkened by Kafkaesque dreams, with magic tricks, sexuality, and family secrets all playing a prominent part, The Madness of Grief is a coming-of-age tale of friendship, betrayal and loss.

Contains Mature Themes

As seen in OprahMag, Bustle, Parade, PopSugar, New York Post, Essence, Travel & Leisure, Ms. Magazine, TheSkimm, Betches, Shondaland, and Buzzfeed! Named one of the Best Romances of 2020 by Apple, Kirkus, PW, Washington Post, NPR, BookPage, OprahMag, and Amazon.

USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him “rescuing” her from their office building goes viral...

Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom. 

When big, brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it’s an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and former rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact to him, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Suddenly, half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae—and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on earth would refuse? 

Dani’s plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf is secretly a hopeless romantic—and he’s determined to corrupt Dani’s stone-cold realism. Before long, he’s tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his... um, thighs. 

The easy lay Dani dreamed of is now more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Is her focus being tested? Or is the universe just waiting for her to take a hint? 

“Talia Hibbert is a rockstar! Her writing is smart, funny, and sexy..." - Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series 

Shifters in Love brings you another holiday anthology from your favorite New York Times, USA Today, and bestselling authors. This is a collection of brand-new shifter romance stories in time for Christmas. We hope you enjoy our sassy, loving, smart, and sweet heroines as they fall for the man of their dreams and get their very own holiday present in the form of true mate love.

A Cowbear’s Christmas Fling - Liv Brywood
Amelia’s Christmas vacation to Huckleberry Valley takes an unexpected turn when sexy bear shifter Luke Evans catches her eye. She doesn’t have time for romance, but he’s impossible to ignore. With the help of a little mistletoe magic, he’s determined to claim her as his fated mate.

A Caribou Christmas Carol -- Lola Kidd
A last minute road trip leaves shifter Kary Doyle in a sticky situation. He thinks he’s found his mate but she’s a tourist from out of town. With her trip coming to an end, can he find a way to tell her how he feels without scaring her away?

Her Guardian - V. Vaughn
One avalanche. Two strangers. Three days until Christmas. Marjorie reluctantly went to the mountains of Colorado for the holidays to unplug from taking care of everyone in her werebear clan. The last thing she wanted was to end up with someone taking care of her.

Peppermint Prancer - Ellis Leigh
My job as a kitchen elf was easy until I was called to work in the training barn with the reindeer. Yes, those reindeer. Now I’m baking protein bars, worrying about things like carb loading, and doing my best not to obsess over one of the original sleigh pullers. The one with the graying hair who won’t stop flirting with me. Christmas is coming, and I know exactly what package I want under my tree.

Dragon Out The Tinsel - Julia Mills
One Wolf Princess. One amazing Dragon. A Destiny neither could’ve ever imagined. They may have waited thirteen years to be together but saving all they know and everyone they love is the only way these Fated Mates will get their well-deserved happily ever after and a very Merry Christmas.

Pirouetting Around the Dragon - Rinelle Grey
Helios has far too much on his plate for a forbidden romance with a very beautiful—and very human—ballerina… If Helios and Piper want their happily ever after, they’ll have to fight for it—and it won’t come cheap. But that shouldn’t be a problem for a dragon billionaire, right?

Fae Lady Rebellion - Celia Kyle & Marina Maddix
Chafing under the watchful gaze of her overprotective big brother, Wren Oberon has to use all of her fae powers to get her sneaky-sneak on so she could attend the holiday party of the year at Othercross. Now she finds herself in a compromising position with no help in sight--until some random wolf shifter comes to her aid in a most dramatic fashion. Can she figure out a way to escape her brother's enchantments or will she live the rest of her life wondering what might have been?

Dashing Home for Christmas - Harmony Raines
Reindeer shifter Dash is traveling home to Wishing Moon Bay for Christmas. One phone mix-up later and he has the best Christmas gift ever. His mate. But he soon realizes he will have to sacrifice his own happiness to make Penny’s Christmas wish come true.

Dragon’s Christmas Surprise- Scarlett Grove
350-year-old billionaire dragon Erik Sorenson is not a fan of Christmas. When a squirming bundle shows up on the firehouse steps, tinsel hanging from the firetruck is the last of his worries. He needs a nanny and fast. Daphne Young arrives for the interview wet and hungry and smelling like his mate. It’s then that Erik realizes he may need to change his mind about Christmas.

​"... a superb story with brilliant dialogue, and a great interplay between all the different personalities therein. Highly recommended for those seeking high-quality chick lit with wit, sass, and plot aplenty." --Readers Favorite, 5 stars

Tara Heinz began her modeling career at the tender age of twelve. After spending fifteen years drooling over forbidden foods, she does the unthinkable. She enrolls in culinary school and becomes a pastry chef.

After a nasty breakup with her rock star boyfriend that leads to tabloid war, Tara takes a job at a rural lodge in Oregon to escape the spotlight she no longer desires.

James Cavanaugh is a farmer in Oregon. His days are spent building his business and his nights are spent sleeping, so he can get up at four in the morning.

Ruby Cavanaugh has plans for her son that involve her new pastry chef. Of course, neither James nor Tara know what's going on until it's too late.

Burned out by high-profile murders in New York and his love life splashed all over Page Six, homicide cop Charlie Crawford heads south and signs on with the Palm Beach PD. After months of petty crimes, he's first on scene to find a man hanging from a banyan tree. Prime suspects are a hedge-fund billionaire with a thing for young girls and a bartender with a sketchy past and a ten-out-of-ten creep factor. Right in the middle of it all is Crawford's girlfriend, a beautiful, conniving gallery owner, ready to do whatever it takes to move up a bracket or two. Add to the mix a sultry real estate broker who knows where all the bodies are buried, a gorgeous forensic cop often one step ahead of Crawford, a Mutt and Jeff combo of stone cold killers and you've got Palm Beach Nasty. "Turner's Palm Beach is a blend of desperate criminals, social climbers, merciless billionaires and surprising heroes," said Publishers Weekly. "Taut and efficient," Booklist said, and added, "it's a pleasure to watch craftsmen at work, and that describes the author as well as the cops."

The times were dark.
In a green land before time, all animals of the world laboured under the repressive rule of King Roar the Lion and the fierce Felines.
Miaow, the timid and inconsequential chief of the cats befriends a fourteen-year-old mysterious explorer, Jack. These two unlikely heroes engage in the impossible struggle for liberty of the repressed animals. The conflict reaches its apogee with an epic but disastrous battle.
Although the two protagonists were aware their survival was at stake, little did they know their enduring friendship would radically alter the destiny of the Animal World forever.
This book will appeal to fans of “The Hobbit” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.”

After her mother's death, a young woman is summoned to the floating city of Sky to claim a royal inheritance she never knew existed in this epic fantasy trilogy from the NYT bestselling author of The Fifth Season.

Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle.

The Inheritance Trilogy omnibus includes the novels: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Broken Kingdoms, The Kingdom of Gods, and a brand new novella set in the same world: The Awakened Kingdom.

9 books. 2800+ pages of action-packed adventures with twists and turns and magical foes.

An enchanted staff. An anti-magic regime. An escape into a world of fairytale villains!

Sixteen-year old Cendrilla has two choices—and they could both mean death:

Become the seventh dead wife of a murderous ogre or escape into a badlands of cutthroats and bandits and trolls.

Armed with just her wits and a powerful and illegal brand of magic, she must reach the safety of the capital’s tall walls.

If she succeeds, a handsome prince awaits. But will Cendrilla make it to the ball on time?

The Seven Kingdoms contains books 1-9 from the action-packed fantasy series. If you like damsels who defy distress, magical creatures, and surprising twists and turns, then you’ll love Cordelia Castel’s page-turning adventure!

Buy The Seven Kingdoms and battle alongside Cendrilla today!

Contains:

The Magestaff
The Academy
The Witch-Hunt
The Betrothal
The Usurper
The Banishment
The Kingdom
The Frozen Heart
The Bluebird

Single dad.

Two words that force me out of bed every morning.
Because two little girls depend on me.
Because my family’s company depends on me.

As CEO, I have to show up, lead, be present.
As Dad, there’s no room for error, not when it comes to raising my girls.

I’m no longer the same man, just a shell of a person I once was, going through the motions every day.
Not seeing, barely breathing.
Until Becky Summers, the new nanny.

She makes me see life in color when it was muted gray before.
She brings a smile to my face when I swore I forgot how to.
She makes me believe that there’s more to life than going through the motions.

Reasons why I shouldn’t date Becky:
She’s my kids’ nanny.

I’m her boss, and I shouldn’t cross that line.
She has secrets she’s hiding.

Reasons why I should:
Because … I think I’m falling in love with her.

Nanny I Want to Mate features a single dad raising two sassy little girls, a sweet nanny, two overprotective uncles, a ton of love and laughs and a happily-forever-after that will leave you smiling and sighing and swooning all in one sitting. No cheating. No Cliffhanger. Grab it today.

Adam Pender’s living the life as the sole heir to his family’s fortune and corporate empire until his mother’s shocking death risks ruining everything.

While the police think it’s an accident, Adam can’t ignore the many nagging questions surrounding her death.

To make matters worse, he’s entering the fight of his life to protect his family’s company, while wanting to expand it and leave his mark on the family legacy.

Now he’s risking it all to hunt for answers to his mother’s questionable death, regardless of the impact on his personal life.

Can Adam keep his life together as everything falls around him, or will he and Pender Industries be added to the list of casualties?

Seven children born with a genius gene.
One professor that connects them all.
Hundreds of forgotten graves.
Zero explanation.

A unique group of teenagers. They should have been celebrated worldwide as outstanding products of bio-technology, but instead, they are abandoned and anonymous. An ordinary girl next door, a homeless boy rummaging through rubbish, a pampered child of a well-to-do family. They are all but forgotten, until the mysterious disappearance of one of the children brings out of hiding the man that connects them all – Professor Harald Wolff, the geneticist who created them. No longer the distinguished scientist he once was; he is now blind, broken, and a recluse.

Brought together, the remaining children's abilities evolve in unexpected ways. Forced to confront an unknown enemy, the full potential of their genius is unlocked. But exceptional as they are, they must learn the dangers of being too clever for their own good, and that they are just one small strand in the complex web of life.

No ordinary tale of good vs evil, this story warns of the evil that lurks inside us all, and our struggle to triumph over it with good. And so the Ingenious children must combine their unique gifts to combat the evil within – resulting in an epic battle of the world’s greatest minds.

GOODREADS REVIEWS:

"Never before have I read a debut novel with such poise, elan and finesse! Ms. Sam nails it!!... Surprisingly, the plot line drew me in, and hooked me with its ingenuity (pun intended)." Aniruddha M, Reviewer aniblogshere

"The author has a unique holistic approach to detail that engages all of your senses. She has also left little, unexpected gifts throughout the book, which takes your sensory experience to a whole new level. If you read this book, you’ll know what I mean." Natalie Jones, Author

"I loved how every single character had a very unique and complex story and abilities... This is not only a story about prodigious kids and their love for science and technology, but a story about passion, friendship, finding purpose and identity." Andre Gonzalez, Reviewer

"An impressive debut full of a rich tapestry of description and well-rounded, relatable characters. The thematic elements around nature, themes of good and bad and how love prevails make Ingenious stand out from the usual crop and really touch you in a deeper way. After three chapters I was hooked and in tears by the final page. Thank you so much for writing this book, I think everyone should read it. Now I just want to read the next one!!" Romane A, Goodreads Reviewer

This self-help book is a daily guide to happiness. Author Viet Hung shares life experiences with suggestions to thrive and to be happy. What is the meaning of life? Are we living, or just existing? Are we living for ourselves or only for others? What would make you happy? Each day, choose a short inspirational piece to read from this journal to improve positive thinking, mindfulness, and your own future outcomes to thrive in life.

It’s time to diversify! Take your financial future into your own hands and shape it into the life you have always dreamed of. 

As Nobel Memorial Prize-Winning Economist, Paul Samuelson once said “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow”. That may sound boring at first, but take a second to really think about it. There is nothing more satisfying than watching the seeds you sowed with your very own hands, come to life, and thrive with careful nurturing and patience! 

If the thought of investing in the stock market has ever crossed your mind, even for just a moment, this is the sign you need to start now. 

Stocks are liquid assets and can be turned back into a nice, tidy stack of cash in minutes. With this in mind, and armed with the knowledge held within this book, there is nothing to lose! If you’re new to the stock market, giving it a second try, or trying to gain clarity on current investments, this book has all the answers you could possibly need to shoot down any doubts which may have come to mind, and proceed with total confidence.

Whether you’re a business-minded number-juggler or allergic to all things numeric, this handy beginners’ investment-bible makes good on its oath to provide you with easily actionable, no-nonsense advice to help you get a firm foothold in the stock market. 

Within this book, you’ll find;

• The sole focus is on building your expertise on the star of the show - stocks! There is no chance of being overwhelmed by extraneous information regarding bonds and funds here!
• Investment strategies which provide the ability to act proactively and make investments which could allow you to retire rich, decades earlier than you had planned.
• Complete financial autonomy. Say goodbye to horrible bosses and the typical 9-5; call your own shots!
• The way to cultivate worry-free, hands-off income to keep you retired for good once you retire. No part-time or weekend jobs to pick up the slack!
• A matter of fact exposition of the stock market made simple, saving you the bother of sifting through nonsensical jargon and buzzwords and getting straight to the point.

With all of this and much, much more, there is not a single detail left unexplained. Erase the need for expensive stock market professionals and take the power back into your own hands. From instructions on exactly how to avoid beginner mistakes to detailed investment strategies, all you need to get started on what will likely be the best decision you will ever make is right here. 

A single decision can change your whole life - make sure YOU are making the right one.

Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered.

Betrayed by those around her, she abandons her dreams of becoming an investigator and flees, trusting only herself. Her police internship would never prove more useful. Hoofing it through the wilderness, she makes it to her university dorm, disheveled but delightfully deflowered.

Enter a full vampire: one wielding dark magic and a ride out of Canada. A fugitive from the law, Karo complies with his demands to escape, unsure whether his requests are bewitched. She vows to clear her name and avenge her mother's death, but Karo's family secrets aren't so easily left behind.

"To call Betrayed a thriller alone would be to do a disservice." –Midwest Book Review

"A stirring and unusual tale of teenage love, adventure and murder." –Best Thrillers

"Action and adventure are the words of the day in this thrilling, well-written, page-turner from Joseph Lewis." –Sublime Book Review

Integrity is protecting someone who betrayed you. Courage is keeping a promise even though it might mean death.

A late-night phone call turns what was to be a fun hunting trip into a deadly showdown. Fifteen-year-old brothers George Tokay, Brian Evans and Brett McGovern face death on top of a mesa on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona. They have no idea why men are intent on killing them.

Betrayed is a contemporary psychological thriller and an exploration of the heart and of a blended family of adopted kids, their relationships to each other and their parents woven into a tight mystery-thriller.

Can a little girl's Christmas wish come true?

After a tragic accident, Megan Stevenson is determined to give Nora, her five-year-old niece, a loving and stable home. With her fantasy cake business thriving and her niece’s nightmares finally over, her life is more stable than it has ever been--until a stranger knocks on her door.

FBI Special Agent William Parker knows what it’s like to lose the people you love. He’s convinced himself that his job is all he needs to be happy. But while he's protecting Megan and Nora from a brutal terrorist group, his emotionless and solitary life is torn to shreds. With Christmas fast approaching, can Megan and Nora convince him that it’s safe to love again…even if loving them is harder than letting them go?

A CHRISTMAS WISH is the third book in the Sapphire Bay series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books:

“I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book.”

Other Novels by Leeanna Morgan:

The Montana Brides:
Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent)
Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan)
Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam)
Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake)
Book 5: Forever Santa: a Montana Brides Christmas novella
Book 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex)
Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan)
Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan)

The Bridesmaids Club:
Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan)
Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan)
Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd)
Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob)

Emerald Lake Billionaires:
Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John)
Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan)
Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel)
Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake)

The Protectors:
Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank)
Book 2: Just Breathe: (Kelly and Tanner)
Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant)
Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew)
Book 5: Coming Home (Mia and Stan)
Book 6: The Gift (Hannah and Brett)
Book 7: The Wish (Claire and Jason)

Sapphire Bay:
Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe)
Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb)
Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William)
Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi)
Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah)
Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac)

Santa's Secret Helpers:
Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack)
Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben)
Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven)
Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John)

A USA Today bestselling, gripping and heart-wrenching romantic suspense.

I get why Beauty fell in love with the Beast, but it doesn’t change who Carter is. There’s no magical rose or kiss that will turn him into a prince.
All Carter Cross will ever be is a beast. A cold-hearted and ruthless, mafia king, trapped in a castle of his own making
I’m the daughter of his enemy and his new possession. A mafia bargain for war.
I thought that’s all I was to him, but I was never prepared for for the next page of our story…

“Dark, sexy and incredibly masterful, Carter and Aria's story had me riveted from beginning to end…” - Nightbird Novels

All He’ll Ever Be is the complete collection of the USA Today bestselling, Merciless series. It’s a dark, modern retelling of a tale as old as time.

USA Today Best Selling Author, Willow Winters, brings you an all-consuming, sizzling romance featuring an epic, anti-hero you won't soon forget.

Some love stories are a slow burn. Others are quick to ignite, scorching and branding your very soul before you’ve taken that first breath. You’re never given a chance to run from it.
That’s how I’d describe what happened to us.

Everything around me blurred and all that existed were his lips, his touch…
The chase and the heat between us became addictive.
Our nights together were a distraction; one we craved to the point of letting the world crumble around us.
We should have paid attention; we should have known that it would come to this.
We both knew it couldn’t last, but that didn’t change what we desired most.
All we wanted was each other…

Fire in my heart... and ice in her veins. 

I'm one of the best centers in the NHL, so when it comes to scoring, I always light the red light. Except with her--the hottest suit in the front office.

Eloise Robertson is the one woman in the world who's off limits, and the only one I can't stop thinking about.

She's fiery, smart, and hot as hell. Ever since our meet-cute over mini donuts, my motor hums to life whenever I lay eyes on her.

We can't be in the same room without bantering - arguing - kissing.

Our relationship puts us both at risk, but we can't deny the explosive, addictive chemistry crackling between us.

One taste of my pretty donut lady isn't enough - it's never enough.

Eloise sees me. The real me. Not some millionaire playboy that leaves panting puck bunnies stranded in the stands.

But she has a secret that just might destroy us both.

So it's not just my place in the hall of fame I'm fighting for - it's her.

******

THE SLOT is a full-length steamy ice hockey romance novel from USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, about two broken people coming together to create the perfect love. It's the first book in the sizzling Rochester Riot series but can be read as a standalone. You don't have to love or even understand sports to enjoy this series!

The battle between the Titans and the gods of old did not end with them. The demand for revenge has dripped down into the next generation. Twins, Marcus and Nicolas, heirs to the throne of the gods and sons of the last remaining Titan, learn that the purpose of their existence is to fulfill a prophecy born of hate and despair.

They must battle for Pandora’s daughter’s heart, a girl lost to the human world and unaware of her hidden heritage. For four hundred years Marcus and Nicolas have only been allowed to touch the edge of their soul mate’s dreams, but the time of the prophecy has come.

For Samantha, life has been nothing more than a series of misfortunes and heartbreak. For years, she has kept her heart locked away, but change is rolling in like a tidal wave. Now Samantha must discern the thin line between love and lie, myth and reality, and it seems that time is running out …

This is book 1 of a trilogy.