A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

“WITTY, ROMANTIC, AND ADDICTIVELY FUN!” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

Ten years ago, they saved the realm—and it ruined their lives. Now, four former heroes must reunite, and hopefully live to tell the tale, in this charming romantasy about friendship and redemption, perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes and lovers of Shrek.

Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and Elowen, handsome ex-bandit Clare, and valiant leader Galwell the Great defended the realm from darkness. It’s a tale beloved by all—except them. They haven’t spoken in a decade, devastated by what their quest cost them.

But when they all receive an invitation to the queen of Mythria’s wedding, it’s a summons they can’t refuse . . . and a reunion for the ages—with Clare secretly not over his long-ago fling with Beatrice, Beatrice fighting the guilt she feels over how everything ended, Elowen unprepared for the return of her ex-love (the cunning Vandra), and all of them lost without Galwell. And if reuniting with former friends and lovers wasn’t perilous enough, dark forces from their past have also returned.

Dusting off old weapons and old instincts, Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen will face undead nemeses, crystal caves, enchanted swords, coffee shops, games of magical Truth or Dare, and, hardest of all, their past rife with wounds never healed and romances never forgotten.

This time around, will their story end in happily ever after?

This Will Be Fun is a slow burn, cozy quest romantasy with Shrek and The Princess Bride vibes featuring:

• Second chance romance
• Found family
• Questmates-with-benefits
• Friends to enemies to friends (to lovers?)
• Slow burn

Overwhelmed by Medicaid?
Get a Clear Path to Approval for Iowa Seniors.

Sonya M. Ackerson, creator of the Medicaid Action Planning® process, guides you step-by-step through the confusing world of Medicaid in Medicaid Action Planning®: The Step-by-Step Guide for Iowa Seniors & Their Adult Children to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved for Medicaid.

In this book, you will:

• Learn how to qualify the applicant for Medicaid, whether single or married.
• Discover ways to avoid pitfalls with an applicant’s assets.
• Find out the right time to apply for Medicaid to maximize being approved.
• Understand what steps it takes to be ready to apply for Medicaid. Know what next steps to take after the Medicaid approval.

Medicaid Action Planning® breaks down the complex Medicaid process into manageable steps, providing clarity and confidence to seniors and their families. This book offers real-life stories and proven strategies that have helped hundreds navigate the Medicaid maze successfully.

Don't let confusion hold you back. Get the guidance you need with Medicaid Action Planning® today!

Break Free from the Perfectionism Trap and Live with Intention

Stop Overthinking and Start Thriving with Practical Tools for a Intentional Living

Written by Dr. Lindsay Pfister, Ed D, ACC, SHRM-SCP, a recovering perfectionist and mindset coach, From Perfectionist to Empowered offers an actionable guide to help you manage stress, calm anxiety, and live a life of balance and purpose.

In this book, you will:

• Discover effective techniques for managing stress and anxiety through mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion.
• Build emotional resilience to handle life’s ups and downs with calm and control.
• Learn how to live intentionally by aligning your choices with your values.
• Enhance your self-awareness and practice self-compassion to break the cycle of perfectionism.
• Develop tools to sustain personal growth and handle setbacks effectively.

From Perfectionist to Empowered offers practical exercises and relatable anecdotes that will help you shift from overwhelm to intentional living. This book empowers you to transform your mindset and embrace a more fulfilling life.

Ready to stop overthinking and start thriving? From Perfectionist to Empowered will give you the tools to live with greater purpose and confidence!

THE LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IS FULL OF MYTHS. THIS BOOK REVEALS THE TRUTH.

You’re writing small policies, growing gradually, and straining for more. How do you grow your insurance business from the kitchen table to the top of the table? *It All Depends* shares what Forum 400 member Rick Demko wishes he had known when he was just starting out, from networking and marketing to hiring and leading. His experiences (and mistakes) are your shortcut.

To reach the top of the table, you must disbelieve many widespread myths. Some are client myths, like “policy illustrations are factual” or “employer-based life insurance is all I need.” Others are professional myths, like “buy term and invest the rest” and “kid plans are a waste.” These are widely known, widely believed, and false. In reality, It All Depends—because to serve your clients well you must recognize life’s complexity and design a plan with wisdom and skill. Read this book, move beyond the status quo, and claim your place as a successful insurance business owner.

What if everything you thought you knew about God was wrong?

From science to spirituality, discover a new way to connect with the Divine.

Blending empirical research with spiritual wisdom, this groundbreaking book explores the shared purpose of major world religions and the deep behavioral changes that connect us to God. Dr. Ken Kaisch, an Episcopal priest, clinical psychologist, and renowned spiritual teacher, brings over 50 years of experience to guide readers through this transformative journey.

In this book, you will:

• Understand how science and spirituality intersect on the path to God.
• Learn the universal practices, like prayer and meditation, that unite the major religions.
• Explore the radical idea that the Divine is found by looking within, not outside.
• Uncover surprising insights into the spiritual powers accessed through deep meditation.
• Discover how anyone, not just a select few, can achieve mystical experiences.

Inside the Invisible challenges conventional spiritual beliefs while offering practical methods to help you connect with God.

Take the first step on your transformative spiritual journey today and uncover the invisible path to God.

Obsession is forever.

When 17-year-old Ariana runs away from her foster home she finds herself living with the Willens family and looking after Daniel, their 12-year-old son.

Daniel is sensitive and brilliant - the most brilliant person Ariana has ever met. The two of them forge an extraordinary bond – and Ariana vows she will protect Daniel, now and forever.

But then their lives are torn apart by a horrifying tragedy. Forcibly separated, they do not see each other for ten years.

Now Daniel has come back into Ariana’s life and the dark secrets they share begin to surface, threatening to destroy everything she has built for herself.

Can Ariana escape the ghosts of the past? Or does Daniel’s reappearance mean that deeds long buried must now play out to their terrifying conclusion - plunging her into a waking nightmare from which there may be no escape?

Never Let You Go – the stunning new psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Wrong Neighbour.

This is one family you don’t want to join.

Things haven’t been easy for fifteen-year-old Sam Cotton. She’s just recovering from the death of her mother when her father Jesse has a mental breakdown.

She’s taken out of his care and given to a foster family, the Bradfords. The Bradfords live in the middle of nowhere and seem like pious, God-fearing people.

But Sam soon notices some disturbing things. The forbidden rooms. The strict rules. The cameras that track her every move.

When Sam discovers that two girls previously fostered by the Bradfords have disappeared without trace, she realises she may be in grave danger.

Sam is smart and resourceful. And she’ll need to be - because the Bradfords have a dark secret. A secret which will thrust Sam into a terrifying nightmare from which she may never wake.

The Other Family – the shocking psychological thriller by the best-selling author of The Stepfather and Not My Mother.

Alpha team might comprise of people from very different backgrounds. From ex-spies, to a computer expert, to an ex-assassin. They might not even know each other’s hidden pasts. But after extensive training, they’ve formed one of the most formidable teams of covert agents.

Having suffered a devastating loss, Alpha Team must pick up the trail of a group responsible for committing heinous acts following supposedly natural disasters. But within the shadows and deep underground, Alpha Team are much like their targets; hidden to all who seek them. With nothing more than the name of one man, their morality, trust, secrecy and armoury are stretched to the limit by a hidden enemy.

The deeper Alpha Team go, the harder it becomes for them to stay under the radar of humanity, and the harder it becomes to stay in the shadows. As the natural disasters become more targeted, it’s clear their enemy is more than one step ahead. Their enemy might have an ever increasing reach of assets and technology, but so does Alpha team. Their enemy might seem unstoppable, but so does Alpha team.

A tough mission, even for the most skilled team of combat-ready agents, as the longer they take, the more lives are lost. Funded by the rich and a law unto themselves, nothing can describe them, but their one mission remains unchanged: Save Lives, no matter the cost.

Three unlikely allies unite on a lonely stretch of Galway Bay, Ireland.

Clint Westerly has it all; that is, until he makes a fateful decision that turns his life upside down. He no longer knows how to live with himself and with the awful knowledge of what he has done.

Tanya Wilshire has sheer determination to fulfill her mother's dying wish, although she seemingly has now lost the means to do so.

Seamus Harrington, eighty-four years of age, is determined to right an old wrong before it is too late, even though the odds are heavily stacked against him.

As the three unexpectedly find themselves bound together in an attempt to bring hope to the tiny village of Gailemore, Ireland, where none has existed for way too long, they might just find it themselves.
 

In the shadow of the sassafras trees, desires entwine like the roots beneath the earth

TRINITY:

I’m all I have left to count on. Which is terrifying because my abusive husband refuses to divorce me.

What’s worse is that the custody of our children is not looking great for me.

There’s no one left to turn to for help since the rumor mill is in full swing, and I’m at the center of every conversation. Everyone has turned their back on me.

That is, everyone except Knox Santino, the broody new police officer in town… But I’m not sure if I can trust him enough to accept his help.

KNOX:

When I first saw her, she was a broken reflection of herself—bloodshot and swollen by the very hand of the person meant to protect her: her husband.

In our second encounter, something in Trinity awakened, attracting me like a moth to a flame.

And now, the closer I get to her, the more I’m exposed, and the greater risk there is for both of us.

With her husband lurking like a storm cloud, every instinct in me screams to keep her safe. But how can I protect her when she wants to find strength all on her own?

Slow burn friends to lovers set in a small Southern town, Like the Sassafras Trees is a moving work of suspenseful romantic fiction. Following both Trinity and Knox, this story unravels as a tale of resilience and the strength to reclaim one’s life.

*Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner * New York Times Notable Book * Locus Award Finalist * Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and the Shirley Jackson Award *

“You’re in for a treat...one of those books you can’t put down...Due hit it out of the park.” —Stephen King

A gripping, page-turning “masterpiece” (Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman) set in Jim Crow Florida that follows Robert Stephens Jr. as he’s sent to a segregated reform school that is a chamber of terrors where he sees the horrors of racism and injustice, for the living, and the dead.

Gracetown, Florida

June 1950

Twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in town in defense of his older sister, Gloria. So begins Robbie’s journey further into the terrors of the Jim Crow South and the very real horror of the school they call The Reformatory.

Robbie has a talent for seeing ghosts, or haints. But what was once a comfort to him after the loss of his mother has become a window to the truth of what happens at the reformatory. Boys forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes have gone missing, but the haints Robbie sees hint at worse things. Through his friends Redbone and Blue, Robbie is learning not just the rules but how to survive. Meanwhile, Gloria is rallying every family member and connection in Florida to find a way to get Robbie out before it’s too late.

The Reformatory is a haunting work of historical fiction written as only American Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due could, by piecing together the life of the relative her family never spoke of and bringing his tragedy and those of so many others at the infamous Dozier School for Boys to the light in this riveting novel.

Discover the enduring power of love that shines brightest in our darkest moments.

Shine On delves into the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship, capturing the essence of navigating life’s peaks and valleys with grace, wisdom, and enduring love. The book illustrates the profound impact of God’s guidance, offering comfort and support to the protagonists amid life’s challenges and victories. It intertwines miracles and struggles, highlighting the resilience that emerges from sacrifice, forgiveness, and divine support.

Narrated by Corinne, the story stands as a testament to the strength derived from faith, providing solace and inspiration to those dealing with loss, especially the deep sorrow associated with losing a mother.

In this book, you will learn:

• How to rely on God’s promises during suffering.
• How the strength of a mother daughter bond will carry on forever.
• How to forgive loved ones.
• To focus on the blessings in your life while going through loss.
• How to allow God to refine you and give you hope while going through grief.

This book reassures readers that even in the darkest moments, God’s love provides the necessary courage and strength to gracefully overcome life’s toughest challenges. Get a copy today!

Worried that your baby is falling behind on movement milestones?
Discover how to confidently support your child’s physical development from tummy time to walking!

Written by a pediatric physical therapist with years of experience and a doctorate in physical therapy, Tummy Time to Walking: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Success with Infant Movement offers practical tools and techniques to help your baby reach crucial movement milestones. Drawing from real-life examples, including challenging clients and foster children, this guide empowers parents to foster their child’s development with confidence.

In this book, you will learn:

• How to support your child through every gross motor milestone, from newborn to walking.
• How to use the “Just Right Zone” for optimal learning and faster progress.
• How to prioritize the key aspects of your child’s development.
• Why tummy time is essential, how much is needed, and how to make it easier.
• How to apply these movement principles to other areas of your child’s growth and development.

Tummy Time to Walking gives you the tools to build a strong foundation for your child’s future, helping you become a more confident and capable parent. This book helps you support your child’s growth from the very first day. Start nurturing your baby’s development today.

“An innovative and engaging lesson in leadership.”

—Donald Miller, bestselling author of Building a StoryBrand and Business Made Simple

“A masterful blend of storytelling and leadership advice, this book offers a road map to creating a business that not only succeeds but inspires.”

—Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur and author of Build for Tomorrow

Learn the Secrets Top Magazine Editors Use to Build Teams, Audiences, and Brands.

In today’s crowded marketplace, selling a quality product is not enough. To stand out, businesses must tell compelling stories and build relationships with potential customers—and prospective employees—who have become evermore discerning, supporting companies that align with their own values.

While this may seem daunting, it can be done. In fact, magazine editors have mastered these skills for decades, creating trusted brands that attract loyal followers in their longtime readers and dedicated staffers, who often live out the messages of the publications in their own lives.

With more than two decades of experience building brands at the world’s largest media companies, Victor Maze pulls back the curtain, revealing the leadership secrets of top editors—many of whom have gone on to run the content and marketing departments of major corporations ranging from Netflix to Nike.

In this book, you will learn how to:

• Hire and lead a team of passionate, engaged people.
• Inspire others with optimism while articulating a clear vision and mission.
• Make tough decisions with ease using three proven frameworks.
• Cultivate a devoted audience that feels an instant connection to your brand.
• Craft a message that resonates and empowers your audience.
• Create a product that offers both style and substance.

Lead Like an Editor transforms the way you lead people, tell stories, and achieve success.

Over fifty years ago, as a teenager, I was dying of terminal cancer. I had just lost my mother to cancer and was going through terrible guilt, blaming myself for her death.

At that terrifying time in my life is when I met the Lord. It was early in the Charismatic Movement and a time of many miracles, including how I met Him and how He healed me of that cancer.

I started this book over forty years ago, but didn’t pick it back up until going through CHF one and a half years ago. One month after CHF the Lord said “pick up and finish the book.” I searched everywhere for the two-inch-thick binder that had all my original notes—but it wasn’t to be found.

So I told the Lord, “Forget it. I’m not starting from scratch.”

GOD LAUGHED.

So for the next two to three weeks, I was awakened in the middle of the night as all the old notes came flooding back. I could not go back to sleep for a minimum of two to four hours each night until I’d written pages of copious notes on my legal pad by flashlight in my bed.

At the end of that time, not only had the Lord given back all the original notes and scriptures, but had added all that He’d been teaching me as He’d humbled me in my “forty years in the wilderness.”

This book is the accumulation of that original book plus the next forty years of learning how we must first learn to walk with Papa God, by His Spirit, before we can walk in His Authority.

This book will allow the reader, as a Believer, to do the same.

I hope you find great value in the book. It may very well challenge many secular, Christian, western-world, religious, and (fake) spirituality that has been taught in the churches. It was written encompassing many scriptures, including the Greek and Hebrew, in a raw, non-typical, non-religious, story-telling, humorous, but powerful way.

I’m not a theologian nor do I claim to be one. My degrees are in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science which I’ve used to run my Software Development Company for the last forty-five years.

So, this book is written from just “a regular plain ol’ believer” who’s walked with the True and Living God for the last fifty plus years by His Grace alone. Please let me know what you think after reading it.

The Daily Stand is the first book in the Just To Be Clear Teaching Series - where True Clarity is the Convergence of The Light, The Truth, and The Blood. Read more at https://just2beclear.com

Childhood friends separated by life’s events experience an unexpected reunion.

Thoralf Pedersen, better known as Ted Porter, established himself in Shanghai five years earlier through his marriage to Daiyu Chen and their work of bringing others to Christ. But, his world shatters when she passes away in childbirth. With everything falling apart, Ted returns to the home of his youth.

Penny Snow’s journey takes a new turn when she befriends an Abenaki brave. Yet, relations become complicated when unrest grows within the community. Mysterious murders take place, and pelts are stolen from their traps. Suspicion is cast on the natives tribes. With all of these strange occurrences, can Penny and Ted bring truth to light? Will they reknit their friendship into something deeper in the midst of grief and healing?

Dive into the wilds of New Hampshire and discover a new destiny unfolding.



DESTINY'S MYSTERIES SERIES ORDER:
1. Meeting Destiny
2. Learning Destiny's Path
3. Believing in Destiny
4. Seeking a New Destiny

"This review is not enough to remark on this astounding, dazzling, and immersive work of pure literary genius... Without a doubt, the very first line... the very first paragraph... all the way to the last two words of the book will send shivers down your arms." – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company

Northern New England, summer, 1688.
Salem started here.

A suspicious death. A rumor of war. Whispers of witchcraft.

Perched on the brink of disaster, Resolve Hammond and her mother, Deliverance, struggle to survive in their isolated coastal village. They're known as healers taught by the local tribes - and suspected of witchcraft by the local villagers.

Their precarious existence becomes even more chaotic when summoned to tend to a poisoned woman. As they uncover a web of dark secrets, rumors of war engulf the village, forcing the Hammonds to choose between loyalty to their native friends or the increasingly terrified settler community.

As Resolve is plagued by strange dreams, she questions everything she thought she knew - about her family, her closest friend, and even herself. If the truth comes to light, the repercussions will be felt far beyond the confines of this small settlement.

Based on meticulous research and inspired by the true story of the fear and suspicion that led to the Salem Witchcraft Trials, THE DEVIL'S GLOVE is a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the power of secrets. Will Resolve be able to uncover the truth before the town tears itself apart, or will she become the next victim of the village's dark and mysterious past?

**** Early Reviewers are Enchanted with 'The Devil's Glove'! ****

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "From its opening lines this historical novel from Grindle (Villa Triste) grips with its rare blend of a powerfully evoked past, resonant characters, smart suspense, and prose touched with shivery poetry: 'Nothing will lead you to guess what sweet familiars we were, thirty years ago in Massachusetts, where they called me Witch,... Powered by telling historical detail, vivid visions, and an urgent sense of empathy for its characters, The Devil’s Glove will dazzle readers who appreciate immersive, lyric historical fiction open to possibilities." –BookLife Reviews, Editor's Pick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a read I could not put down. Now I want more on Resolve’s life. I want to read more! I hope there is more books to come!" –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lucretia Grindle's writing is a wonder. After reading only a few paragraphs, I knew The Devil's Glove would be a novel I loved. Grindle's descriptive narration is entrancing - stirring yet delicate, never heavy-handed. Her dialogue and characterization are skillful and immersive. Lucretia Grindle is truly a master storyteller." –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Readers will be mesmerized by 1688 scenarios of Native American and village life, as well as the increasing belief in witches which, ultimately, led to the witch trials in Salem." –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story was awesome! I was lost from beginning to end ... The author did a fantastic job of writing this book ... I couldn't put it down until it was finished. I wanted to find out if Resolve was able to help solve the mystery. Can she before it's too late?" –Netgalley Reviewer