About Sophia and Cassius by Anna Canić:
Yearning spans centuries in Anna Canic’s bold feminist novel, Sophia and Cassius, about a Lilith-inspired woman who is reborn to love a warrior. Steeped in ideals about love and justice, the provocative alternative history novel explores a storied woman’s influence on the Roman Empire.
About Backwood Lovers:
When Vin Lowe returned home from America, he had no intention of being along with his former girlfriend, Marsha Lecky again. They had been high school sweethearts. She was childless but was seeing another man, Nollis Binns. Vin has a baby mother, Ceila, plus two girlfriends, Megan and Leta. Nollis has three baby mothers plus several girlfriends. Nollis is a businessman having a business in the area. He also operates several taxis and minibuses. Vin is also a businessman running his late parent’s shop and bar. Nollis’ women want him to leave her. They feel that she is only after his money and will soon return to Vin after getting enough of Nollis’ money. They can’t understand why he bought a car for her or is giving her money when she doesn’t have a child for him. Nollis doesn’t believe that Marsha will ever leave him for Vin. He says that he is running a broken down old shop and bar and is along with his bar maid and his shop assistant. He allows young girls from the village to go behind his shop counter and take anything they want so long as they return to sleep with him. Vin laughs at Nollis’ attempts to smear him and Marsha scoffs at it. Nollis curses off both of them and sped away in his car. Vin and his former girlfriend are trying to reconcile their differences. She calls all of his women and warn them off. She even calls Marsha and warns her off. Marsha tells her that she is along with money man, Nollis and has no interest in Vin. April said she was lying and wanted Vin back. Nollis said that Vin was trying to trick him and April was just a face card. His real intention was to get back Marsha. Vin laughs him off and says that he is along with two women and had no interest in Marsha. Two of Marsha’s friends try to arrange a deal whereby Marsha would leave Nollis and Vin would leave his girlfriends and be along with her. Nollis hears about it and curses them off. He accuses Vin of being behind the plot but he denies it. Instead, he says that he is satisfied wit Megan and L eta. Nollis boast about the amount of money he is giving her. He says that Vin is so broke that he couldn’t take care of Marsha for a week. It’s no wonder he doesn’t live with a woman. Vin counters that he pays his bills as they fall due. He says that he owes neither of his workers. Nollis says that he will soon be bankrupt like his brother. Nollis also says that he knows of Vin’s plans to lure Marsha to go to Kingston with him by getting a big job down there. Vin denies it and says that Nollis is lying. One of Nollis’ women, Jheanel, says that he was wicked to have bought a car for Marsha while she has to either take the bus or taxis and Marsha doesn’t have a child for him. Marsha is there one Saturday morning when Jheanel and two men turn up, demanding her car. Marsha throws the
keys at her and dares her to drive it away. Nollis comes on the scene and affirms that Marsha bought back the car from. Jheanel said that unless he was prepared to give her a car he shouldn’t come back to her house. He said that he wouldn’t miss her as he has too many women sleeping with. Vin starts seeing two women from his past, Miss Carol and Ann. Both women swear that they won’t leave him for Marsha to have him. Nollis’ newest baby mother, Samantha, is preventing Marsha from dancing with him at every party, social or dance they attend. She says that just like Marsha, she wants what she can get out of Nollis. Marsha told her that she was only being grudgeful and bad minded. Meanwhile she is getting frustrated at Nollis’s women behavior, especially Samantha and Writing-Profile of Austin Mitchell
Austin Mitchell has so far written sixteen novels and is completing more works. He has written many short stories, a few plays and poems. Several of his short stories have been published in his homeland, Jamaica. He has read hundreds of novels and has read widely on the subject. He has also attended a few writing workshops.
to leave him but not for Vin.
About Ahab and Jezebel: A Match Made in Hell:
Ahab sits on the throne but lacks the heart and stomach of a king. Jezebel exhibits kingly qualities galore but has no throne.
Most Israelites follow Ahab in submitting to his wife’s gods. But a tenacious remnant led by the prophet Elijah seeks to restore the supremacy of the Hebrew God. And that means toppling Jezebel along with her gods.
Although dynastic diplomacy forced Jezebel to marry Ahab, she has made do all these years… tirelessly working to remake Israel in her image. No one will oust her without a fight!
But then Ahab becomes infatuated with his latest concubine. She not only worships the Hebrew God but also witnessed her family being slaughtered by Jezebel’s goons. Is she really a devoted companion and sweeter than any man deserves? Or is she a Hebrew Anne Boleyn scheming to get Ahab to swap out his religion and his wife?
Suddenly Jezebel is seized with fears of having her life’s work undone, her faith outlawed… even being driven out of her own home by the other woman—just like what happened to her mother.
So what is Jezebel going to do? Win! No matter what it takes!
Full of intrigue, betrayal, and suspense—get your copy of Ahab and Jezebel: A Match Made in Hell today!
About A Perfect Blindness:
Everyone who has gone clubbing has moved to Mercurial Visions’ hypnotically danceable sound, but few know the story behind the death that brought Mercurial Visions’ rise to a sudden end—until now.
When Best friends Jonathan and Scott are given a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a loft in Chicago’s edgy Wicker Park, the two abandon their old lives for their shot at the big time. Once Jennifer enters the mix, Mercurial Visions finds itself signed with Chicago’s famed Wax Trax Records.
This gritty novel—from award-winning author W. Lance Hunt—chronicles the rise of the legendary 1980s band Mercurial Visions.
“Smartly written and sharply atmospheric”—Blue Ink.
“Hunt successfully conjures the story’s time and place in masterful detail”—Kirkus Reviews.
As the passionate lead singer, intense guitarist, and the woman who heralds their unexpected end, each tells part of the unfolding story of Mercurial Visions from their own flawed perspective. Taken together, they reveal what truly ended the rise of Mercurial Visions.
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DUPLICITY by Jann Tomasko
Conspiracies and the theories that surround them. The nature versus nurture debate continues as you follow this Author’s journey through political assassinations, The World Trade Center falling, loss of personal freedoms and the advent of welcoming conveniences that ultimately spy on us such as our own cell phones and internet services and the effects these have on an individual. Enter Boyd Balaban, you will see an impressionable young man and how these events shape and mold his psyche through his adult lifetime. This book was published to acknowledge the 60th anniversary of the JFK murder, unfortunately we will never know the real truth.
Surviving Jane by Rodolfo Del Toro
Free today!!! New book from the author of Chasing Rabbits
Dr. David Schulz is looking for a career change. He’s burnt out and is planning a year-long sabbatical to travel and reset before beginning his ophthalmology residency. Counting down the days to his much-needed break, David must contend with all the complications of working at a busy hospital: unruly patients, frustrating senior staff, and growing fatigue.
During these last weeks, David is given a tough patient: young Jane Doe, a heroin addict, is brought in with severe injuries. Jane does not want to be in the hospital. Belligerent, aggressive, and demanding, Jane tests the boundaries of all the medical staff who attend her.
As David grows increasingly disgruntled, a surprising source reminds him why he entered the medical field in the first place: to help people.
An emotional journey featuring addiction, recovery, and hope, Surviving Jane is a richly detailed medical drama that provides an intimate look into life in a busy hospital.
About Short German Stories for Beginners by LingoMelo:
Dreaming of learning German in a fun and engaging way, but having trouble finding the right reading material? Look no further!
Start an exciting journey to learning German with 20 engaging short stories!
Designed for both young and adult learners, offering an exciting journey into the German-speaking world. Each of the 20 short stories has been carefully selected to cover a wide range of topics, from bright colors to fascinating animals, bustling professions, and mouthwatering culinary experiences.
Start your German journey now!
About A Citzen of All Times:
The Schönaus are a German family from the educated middle class who, at the beginning of the story, in 1913, lead a comfortable and peaceful life in Leipzig. The three children Charlotte, Dorothea and Heinrich – all named after characters from Goethe’s works – are raised in a humanistic spirit with high moral values. Life seems stable and the future is promising. But the turbulent 20th century soon descends upon the Schönaus. The first volume accompanies the family through World War I and the shattering of their familiar world. During the turbulent years of the Weimar Republic, in a politically unstable time, the three Schönau children take their first steps into adult life. While Charlotte’s sister Dorchen enjoys the liberal cultural life in Berlin, her brother Heinrich is drawn to the wrong circles. Charlotte herself experiences the versatility of being a university student and suffers the first painful loss of her life.
About Short Korean Stories for Beginners by LingoMelo:
Dreaming of learning Korean in a fun and engaging way, but having trouble finding the right reading material? Look no further!
Start an exciting journey to learning Korean with 20 engaging short stories!
Designed for both young and adult learners, it offers an exciting journey into the Korean-speaking world. Each of the 20 short stories has been carefully selected to cover a wide range of topics, from bright colors to fascinating animals, bustling professions, and mouthwatering culinary experiences.
Start your Korean journey now!
About What of the Ranch:
In the 1970s, a group of poor inner-city African Americans moves to a small Midwestern town to form a Christian commune. The place is referred to as the Ranch. Under the authority of Pastor Vera Cooley, members of the church will find that life in the community is both blessing and a little something else. Based on a true story, What of the Ranch is the first book in the God’s Tabernacle series.
About Concerning Decay of The Human Race: A debate on the human condition (Human Condition Trilogy):
The small village of the Island of the Iguanas experiences the succession of different communities – sometimes forced to live together, sometimes taking over from a former generation. Each community possesses a culture and an assortment of certainties which it does not intend to give up, judging a priori the customs of those who preceded it as uncivilized or unreasonable.
Over the years, the community consolidates and grows, together with their prejudices, social injustices, and religious superstitions. The structural transformations of the village have repercussions on the ecosystem of the island which – starting as a protected nature reserve – becomes a hunting place, a tourist destination, and a favorable terrain for smugglers to exploit.
Thus, faced with the opportunity to adopt a new lifestyle – concerning principles of equality, safeguarding personal freedoms, and restoring the ancient harmony between man and nature – there are those who choose to follow the tested path of the government of man over man, which makes discrimination its founding principle, and those who choose to defy it. Social contrasts – delineated by origin, by social background, by acquired privileges – begin to arise within these communities, which are made up of heterogeneous families and members of different ages and ambitions.
Given the possibility to make a clean sweep of the past and rebuild the social fabric from scratch, will those who position themselves as leaders avoid the mistakes made by their predecessors or will they end up mechanically following the same steps laid out by human history?
The editing and translation of this book was done by Ian Zwaschka.
About Born a Viking: Blót by Riccardo Polacci:
“Born a Viking: Blót” delves deep into Viking Age Scandinavia, narrating the journey of nine-year-old Sigurd during a spiritual pilgrimage to Uppsala, Sweden, alongside his family. Filled with mystical visions and the revelation of his father’s hidden life as the leader of a group of shaman-warriors devoted to Odin, Sigurd becomes embroiled in a tapestry of ancient secrets, political intrigue, and family bonds. The novel intricately weaves Norse paganism, mysticism, and legends into a riveting tale of survival and self-discovery.
About Concerning Fanaticism in The Human Race: A debate on the human condition (Human Condition Trilogy):
Elijah is a promising young lawyer, in love with his work and confident in the potential of the human race.
His law firm’s senior partner gives him his first important assignment. Elijah will have to follow the case of Leonard, an elderly engineer who lives in Montepastore, a small village in the Bolognese Apennines (Italy).
Leonard’s question concerns the supplementary contribution that engineers enrolled in the professional register are required to pay to Inarcassa, the Engineers’ Pension Fund. At first, the case seems simple. It was the subject of a previous ruling by the Court of Cassation. But Leonard is not satisfied with an institutional response. He wants to know why. He wants to know what hides behind the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Leonard’s demands grow meeting after meeting, and the subject of the dispute widens to include ethical, religious, and historical concerns.
As in the previous manuscripts, questions about the human condition are at the center of this philosophical debate. In the absence of answers, what is the point of writing about anything else?
The editing and translation of this book was done by Ian Zwaschka.
About The Flowers of Evil – Les Fleurs du Mal : (Bilingual Edition – French and English) (French Edition):
“In this atrocious book, I put all my heart” – BAUDELAIRE (1821-1867)
Atrocious ? Indeed, you will discover all the perversion that lurks in “Les Fleurs du mal”, including in the 6 poems condemned and censored by the courts for offending public morality.
“Both deeply disturbing and deeply moving, a book that explores the dark side of human nature with brutal honesty.” – SYLVIA PLATH, poet and novelist.
Baudelaire is considered one of the greatest French poets of all time, famous for his rich, subversive, melodic poems that revolutionized poetry.
“It was Baudelaire who created modern poetry” – T.S. ELIOT, poet, essayist, editor, playwright, literary critic and editor.
This bilingual version has been carefully crafted to give you the most complete reading experience possible.
The 1861 edition has been chosen as the definitive edition.
Unlike the 1857 and 1868 editions (Baudelaire having died in 1867).
The translation is as direct as possible to preserve the flavor and emotions of Baudelaire’s words.
388 footnotes have also been added to explain you the context and meaning of the references used by Baudelaire.
! Please note that for technical reasons, the Kindle version does not display the translation side by side with the text, and the footnotes are all at the end !
The formatting has been carefully done for an optimal reading experience :
Each poem has a separate page.
The structure in stanzas and strophes is perfectly respected.
There is a complete and accurate table of contents.
Beware of other less scrupulous editions, which have not taken care of the formatting.
“This is a book that should be read over and over again. It is a book that will always reveal new things to the reader, a book that will always surprise and delight.” – JEAN-PAUL SARTRE, philosopher, playwright and novelist
You will discover Baudelaire’s poetry in a new light.
! Please note that for technical reasons, the Kindle version does not display the translation side by side with the text, and the footnotes are all at the end !
About Seeking Angels: Inspector Button Investigates (Quarry Bank Tales) by G J Griffiths:
When Detective Inspector Walter Button, of the 19th century Manchester police force, is ordered to take charge of the investigations into the massive spread of crime in Angel Meadow he has little idea of the size and spread of the task ahead of him. A simple burglary at a church where two teenaged boys are the suspects will lead Button into a world of gangland murders and political rebellion. The dedicated and practical detective also finds an even bigger challenge ahead when his rare romantic side begins to surface, confronting and confounding his professional aims and objectives.
About The Last Day in Paris: A totally heartbreaking WW2 historical novel (The Paris Sisters Book 1):
“No, Mama, please don’t make me leave!” Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. “I’d rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe…”
Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won’t be long until the Nazis bang on their door.
But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband’s painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father’s legacy, and the secret hidden inside…
Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte’s only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart.
But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late?
The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.
Readers are loving The Last Day in Paris:
“Once I started I could not put this book down… Reached into my heart and pulled every emotional string imaginable. It left me in tears… Kept me on the edge of my seat… holding my breath at times. Guaranteed to make you cry… Stunning… Gorgeous… There’ll be lots of tears!” Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Addictive… I can’t stop thinking about it… Grabbed me and won’t let go.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A powerful, heart-wrenching war story… This story ripped my heart out… Amazing… Truly remarkable… I won’t forget anytime soon.” @creaseinthespinebooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Heartbreaking… You could devour [it] in one sitting… captivating.” @Amelia_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Phenomenal… was able to pull on my heartstrings… Beautiful… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Heart-wrenching… Grips readers from the first page and refuses to let go… Tugs at the heartstrings… Prepare to be moved to tears.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A powerful, heart-wrenching read… Fantastic.” Christian Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Gripping… Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.” @annasbook.nook
“Wonderful… Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!… Incredible. I can’t wait for the next one!” Goodreads reviewer
“I was hooked from the very first page… I felt all the emotions.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer
About The Flowers of Evil – Les Fleurs du Mal : (Bilingual Edition – French and English) (French Edition):
“In this atrocious book, I put all my heart” – BAUDELAIRE (1821-1867)
Atrocious ? Indeed, you will discover all the perversion that lurks in “Les Fleurs du mal”, including in the 6 poems condemned and censored by the courts for offending public morality.
“Both deeply disturbing and deeply moving, a book that explores the dark side of human nature with brutal honesty.” – SYLVIA PLATH, poet and novelist.
Baudelaire is considered one of the greatest French poets of all time, famous for his rich, subversive, melodic poems that revolutionized poetry.
“It was Baudelaire who created modern poetry” – T.S. ELIOT, poet, essayist, editor, playwright, literary critic and editor.
This bilingual version has been carefully crafted to give you the most complete reading experience possible.
The 1861 edition has been chosen as the definitive edition.
Unlike the 1857 and 1868 editions (Baudelaire having died in 1867).
The translation is as direct as possible to preserve the flavor and emotions of Baudelaire’s words.
388 footnotes have also been added to explain you the context and meaning of the references used by Baudelaire.
! Please note that for technical reasons, the Kindle version does not display the translation side by side with the text, and the footnotes are all at the end !
The formatting has been carefully done for an optimal reading experience :
Each poem has a separate page.
The structure in stanzas and strophes is perfectly respected.
There is a complete and accurate table of contents.
Beware of other less scrupulous editions, which have not taken care of the formatting.
“This is a book that should be read over and over again. It is a book that will always reveal new things to the reader, a book that will always surprise and delight.” – JEAN-PAUL SARTRE, philosopher, playwright and novelist
You will discover Baudelaire’s poetry in a new light.
! Please note that for technical reasons, the Kindle version does not display the translation side by side with the text, and the footnotes are all at the end !
The Ship of State: Book One by Richard P. Ley
Can the president, a conservative ex-business executive with no political experience, navigate the shark-infested waters of Washington, DC?
President Donald Burlington’s party doesn’t support him, his wife of 23 years has just filed for divorce, and his country is falling apart from within. Both parties and the entire political establishment are eager to take him down because he is trying to eliminate the way the Federal government caters to special interests and emboldens entrenched career politicians to gain and maintain their political power.
Meanwhile, his trusted assistant, Nicole, grows concerned by the president’s fascination with an international film star. Little does he know that the love of his life might be closer than he imagines.
While trying to lead the nation and the free world, President Burlington must deal with contentious policy issues, foreign crises, terrorism, political enemies, and his own personal issues. He’s dedicated to keeping his campaign promises, and he’s not going to go down without a fight, but the water is murky and sharks bite.
Featuring interesting characters and providing conservative solutions to real issues facing us today, this believable political fiction is what the world needs right now. If you enjoyed the movie, The American President or the hit TV series, The West Wing, you’ll love The Ship of State.
*Note: The original title, Escape from Serfdom, was published in 2014, well before Donald Trump hit the national political stage, and has been “bigly” revised and expanded into books one and two of The Ship of State series.
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About In Bloom: Side A:
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First crush, first kiss, first drink, first trip.
These are the times they’ll talk about…should they survive them.
Usher in the era of flannel shirts and messy hair, where Gen Xers define themselves through random acts of disorder and creative disobedience, with libidos set on overdrive. Jared Buckley just transferred into Queens Land Central Academy for his senior year, not quite the sprawling metropolis he’s used to. If he’s worried he’ll be bored though, he shouldn’t be.
Jared soon meets the radio club, a ragtag group of misfits known for their antics, building a rapport with one member in particular, Sydney Rockafella. This sets the stage for a series of events that will change his world forever.
It’s all good times, ditching class for fast cars, five finger discounts and other new experiences meant to keep one flying sky high. But, when the joyride comes to a screeching halt, can Jared truly depend on the people he calls friends?
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About The Paris Orphans: A heart-wrenching and moving WW2 historical fiction short story (The Paris Sisters):
Clutching her suitcase tightly to hide her trembling hands, Charlotte takes a steadying breath. This is the most dangerous thing she has ever done, but the lives of five innocent children are depending on her. I can do this…
Paris, 1943: As Charlotte rushes into the station, she can feel the unmistakeable chill of being watched. Turning her head, she catches the eye of a Nazi guard, and forces herself to slow down. Not today, please not today…
Reaching the platform, she sees her sisters Isabelle, Madeline, Antoinette and Gigi waiting with five children, fear etched onto their young faces. As she gets closer, Charlotte can see each child has a faded patch on their coat where a yellow star has been carefully unpicked.
Once she and the children are onboard, Charlotte turns and stares down at her sisters on the platform. Squeezing her eyes shut, she tries to imprint their beloved faces in her mind. And as the whistle blows, she presses her hand to the cold glass, murmuring a silent prayer that her sisters will be safe, and that they will all meet again…
As she turns her attention back to the children in her care, her heart breaks to see tears glistening in their eyes. Taking a deep breath, she promises that they will be safe, that she won’t let anything happen to them. But has Charlotte just made a promise she can’t possibly keep?
The prequel to the Paris Sisters series, this short story tells a tale of bravery and determination in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.
Readers are loving The Paris Sisters series:
“Once I started I could not put this book down… Reached into my heart and pulled every emotional string imaginable. It left me in tears… Kept me on the edge of my seat… holding my breath at times. Guaranteed to make you cry… Stunning… Gorgeous… There’ll be lots of tears!” Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Addictive… I can’t stop thinking about it… Grabbed me and won’t let go.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A powerful, heart-wrenching war story… This story ripped my heart out… Amazing… Truly remarkable… I won’t forget anytime soon.” @creaseinthespinebooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Phenomenal… was able to pull on my heartstrings… Beautiful… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Heart-wrenching… Grips readers from the first page and refuses to let go… Tugs at the heartstrings… Prepare to be moved to tears.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A powerful, heart-wrenching read… Fantastic.” Christian Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Gripping… Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.” @annasbook.nook
“Wonderful… Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!… Incredible. I can’t wait for the next one!” Goodreads reviewer
“I was hooked from the very first page… I felt all the emotions.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer