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Going Home to Heaven	by Jean Victoria Norloch Jul. 29, 2010	$5.99	140601 words	Sample 40%
Feenx receives an email from Heaven and is offered a choice.Stay on Earth and work with the man she loves or go home to Heaven. The reward is to learn from spirits that will help her further her future work on Earth. Feenx is approached by ancient spirits and agrees to be a tool with which they can communicate openly to those here. What truths will Feenx bring back to usher in humanity's new age?
Linea 1: reazione mortale	by Giancarlo Avolio Jul. 29, 2010	$4.99	31012 words	Sample 30%
“Linea 1 - Reazione Mortale” è un thriller intricato che parte dai lavori per la realizzazione delle nuove fermate della Metropolitana di Napoli: cosa si nasconde realmente sotto i cantieri immensi di questa enorme opera pubblica? Chi sta tentando di trasformare il più grande progetto civile attualmente in realizzazione in Italia in un ottimo quanto illegale affare?
A Violin's Cry	by Joseph Cox Jul. 29, 2010	$1.99	8440 words	Sample 5%
A terrifying sound rips Julian Banner from his sleep. Someone broke into Julian's home to steal a single string from his dead boyfriend's violin. After an unpredicted dinner out, Julian is lonelier than ever. That night when Julian wakes in a dream of smoke and fog--whispers, visions and a truth he was never supposed to realize become clear in the haze...
The Body Servant of Aleops	by Ellen Lett Jul. 29, 2010	$1.49	5686 words	Sample 5%
Jack Stevenson caught his lover in bed with another man, and now he's lost his job. He's got nothing to lose. Maybe that's why Jack put his name into the lottery. The prize is out of this world!
Swept Away	by Marsha Canham Jul. 29, 2010	$2.99	126486 words	Sample 25%
Set in Regency England, a dangerous time of spies, treachery, and intrigue. A stranger has washed up on shore, half dead, with no memory of who he is or why he has been accused of treason. His only hope of avoiding death is a shadowy memory hovering just beyond his grasp...and the beautiful Annaleah who becomes his willing captive in order to find the key to his past and unlock their destinies.
Meeting	by Tom Olbert Jul. 29, 2010	$2.49	9160 words	Sample 5%
Thaddeus Brewster, a 22nd century ambassador to outer space, finds himself transported back through time to the 21st century. Or, so it appears. As Brewster tries to determine the truth about his predicament, his grip on reality seems to be slipping.
Flags	by Tom Olbert Jul. 29, 2010	$2.49	17391 words	Sample 5%
In this dark and dangerous view of humanity's future, mankind appears hopelessly splintered into religious, racial, and cultural factions. In the middle of all this violence and chaos, two men meet as enemies: Jamal, a seasoned military veteran, and Matthew, a young idealist. Soon they are forced into an unlikely alliance...
Daughter of the Snake	by Leslie Cameron Jul. 29, 2010	You set the price!	81335 words	Sample 20%
This is Bangkok – stripped, raw and naked. This is the Thailand holiday that every tourist prays for. Billy Ash – old enough to know better – joins Aussie lipstick-lesbos, Danni and Selena, for a week that no-one ever needs to know about. He is looking for a week of fun, food and fantasy. He is NOT expecting to fall for Kodi….
Origination	by R. E. Blakeslee Jul. 29, 2010	$7.99	120736 words	Sample 5%
On a rainy night, naïve, eighteen-year-old Eran Aeggle flees his childhood home, stumbling across an extraordinary stone. He picks it up, and with a bright flash of light, he falls unconscious. When Eran wakes he is unable to explain what happened or why he's so fascinated by the peculiar rock. Did it cause the two tattoos of an unknown origin on his shoulders?
A Click Away from Chaos	by Leslie Cameron Jul. 29, 2010	You set the price!	68700 words	Sample 20%
All the thrills and spills of self-employment! An established IT trainer, Tim Melrose takes redundancy in his stride and makes a living out of contract work. When he moves to Scotland, he becomes involved in the community life of Ashiestiel Green. Here, First-Class Freda talks him into all kinds of trouble, ending with the inevitable disaster of the Easter Pageant.
Radiação	by Jacob M. Appel Jul. 29, 2010	$3.85	7962 words	Sample 20%
«Ele leu compulsivamente durante várias semanas e então profetizou: “Querida, nós vamos ficar ricos”. Agora, enquanto fecha o último dos livros, ele anuncia, com a mesma certeza: “Vamos todos morrer”».
Faster Pastor	by Sharyn McCrumb & Adam Edwards Jul. 29, 2010	$9.95	102009 words	Sample 20%
Camber Berkley, a young stock car driver, wrecks his car on a mountain road, literally crashing the funeral of a NASCAR fan. As punishment for his spectacular wreck,local authorities give him a choice: serve months for reckless driving, or spend two weeks teaching the local ministers to drive stock cars, so they can compete for the legacy. Will the best man, or woman, win? Only God knows.
Temba TutuSnail: The Rainbow Chaser of Africa	by Bruce Cohen Jul. 29, 2010	Free!	1966 words	Read a sample
A Zen-like fable of a garden snail's heroic attempt to capture a rainbow, showing that it takes an empty mind and a little chutzpah to get what you really need. For kids of all ages.
Aptly Knighted: Times of Local Intensity	by Nikki Jauron Jul. 29, 2010	You set the price!	35112 words	Sample 15%
Second in the anthology. From love, to despair, to breakthough. Continuing down a path of self-awareness. Proof that truth is sometimes immensely stranger than fiction!
Under Touley Bridge - Walter	by Mary Francis Jul. 29, 2010	$1.99	6016 words	Sample 30%
William O'Malley sets out to live his dreams. He works beside his father but dreams beyond the Touley Bridge. With a promise from his father and hard work, William starts to realize those dreams. A plot of land, a small herd of sheep and a small cottage is all he needs but when a Troll appear, his luck soon changes and his dreams come sooner than he could ever hope for.
...	by Joe Guillotin Jul. 29, 2010	$1.00	18630 words	Sample 50%
Poetry on the subject of the apocalypse... unrequited love... lawn gnomes... dismemberment... assassins...cows... drinking...driving... car and plane crashes... despised despots...life...death...coffee...ad nauseum...ad infinitum...
Dory Cove	by Christina York Jul. 29, 2010	$2.99	49050 words	Sample 50%
Penny Martin swore long ago she'd never date a fisherman, even if it meant a break up with high school sweetheart Davey Grant. Davey, injured at sea, needs a nurse, and Penny agrees - just to help an old friend. Drawn back into Davey's world, Penny struggles to break free. But which is stronger, her fear of the ocean and what it does to the men who fish it, or her attraction to Davey?
The Retrieval Artist: A Short Novel	by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Jul. 28, 2010	$1.99	18635 words	Sample 20%
The short novel that started the entire Retrieval Artist series, The Retrieval Artist introduced Miles Flint to the world. Hugo-nominated, chosen as one of the best stories of the year, The Retrieval Artist created an entire universe, and Flint himself became what IO9 calls “one of the top ten science fiction detectives ever.”
Life With Stef	by Susette Williams Jul. 28, 2010	$4.99	21693 words	Sample 25%
The 'In' Crowd: Jamie, Heather, and Rachael enjoy snubbing Stephanie because she isn't part of The 'In' Crowd. When Heather's father loses his job and there's 'talk' of them moving to a neighborhood like Stephanie's, Heather's friends snub her, too. Stephanie feels bad for the way Heather's so-called friends are treating her and befriends her.
Cup of Joe	by Teri Wilson Jul. 28, 2010	$6.00	65919 words	Sample 20%
Goldie thinks she's prepared for the death of her Grandpa. But after his passing, she finds herself curled up on the sofa. She knows God has a new plan for her life, but she's simply too tired to figure out what it is. To make matters worse, sweet, shy coffee shop owner, Joe Montgomery, keeps showing up on her doorstep. When she tells him she doesn't like coffee, he shows up with a dog instead!
The Animal Angel	by Kimberly Morin Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	260 words	Read a sample
The Animal Angel is the Angel for saving the world one animal at a time. This poetic story will inspire individuals of all ages that animals have feelings too. Open your heart and help save the lives of animals, and one by one we will make a difference in this world.
Stephanie's Story - The Pleasure of Our Company Mini Series	by Collette Thomas Jul. 28, 2010	$1.99	7166 words	Sample 5%
Stephanie Carter, Sheriff of Weston Cove, lives an alternate reality in the form of dreams. Except are they dreams where she performs as Damon's submissive?
Eyes of a Player	by Curtis Alcutt Jul. 28, 2010	$7.99	86318 words	Sample 25%
Rio Romero Clark, is an Oakland-bred brotha determined to remain a Playa-For-Life! Taught by the best of Macks (his Uncle Lee, Father and Grandfather), Rio feels no woman can resist him. It's Rio’s United-Nations-like appreciation for all types and races of women, from the Ghetto-Fab to the Professional, that leads him to the biggest challenge of his Mack-hood, southern belle, Carmen Massey.
Hot and Steamy: Tales of Lust & Desire	by Darren G. Burton Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	20069 words	Sample 10%
Hot and Steamy: Tales of Lust & Desire is the first in a series of books. It is a collection of short stories depicting sexual encounteres of the most gratifying kind. Allow yourself to be stimulated and aroused as you read these saucy encounters.
Flirt Alert	by Hot Tropica Books Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	2149 words	Sample 25%
Andy was a freshman in his first year of college. He was branded a flirt when he was too shy to take part in a kissing game with the frat boys from Delta Kai, but in reality he was too scared that night because he was still a virgin. Worse, he had never kissed another man before, letting his fears get the best of him. Probably missing his one chance to make out with his crush, Todd.
The Warrior of Bast	by Janet Lane Walters Jul. 28, 2010	$5.99	74371 words	Sample 25%
Tira is offered refuge from her deadly future….in an unknown ancient past, but she must remain there forever. Since the rebellion twenty years ago, the Two Lands has been without a ruler. Kashe wants to become a warrior of Horu. His father has other plans. Together, Kashe and Tira face nearly insurmountable challenges in their sacred quest, and find passion along the way.
Echea	by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	14437 words	Sample 30%
Sarah has the perfect family. She and her husband decide to share that perfection with Echea, an orphan from the Moon Wars. Only after Sarah adopts Echea, she realizes that Echea has problems. Serious problems, problems that could change her entire family. Forever. Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, and Locus award finalist. Winner of both the Asimov’s and Homer Readers’ Choice Awards.
Pudgygate	by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	6493 words	Sample 30%
Imagine a dinner party in a English country manor with an American cook named Bubba making a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, waiters from Cal Tech, British royalty, a cat named Pudgy, and a thief. Honestly, what could go wrong?
Perpetual Ray	by Darryl Hicks Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	4139 words	Read a sample
The characters Brian and Ray are used with permission of A. S. Warwick. ‘Perpetual Ray’ is a sequel to my 2 ‘Perpetual’ eBooks and Warwick’s 2 ‘Ray’ eBooks. Brian and Ray visit a planet named ‘Perpetual Twilight’. Flo and Natasha are kidnapped at a speakeasy named ‘Tropical Vacation’. Brian and Ray decide to be heroes.
Melody's Knight	by Bonnie Blythe Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	24296 words	Sample 50%
The fiery, impetuous Melody Laurent, a recent transplant from Great Britain with a weakness for American cowboy movies, is completely smitten by the dark good looks of her neighbor Avery Knight, and is soon cooking up schemes (as well as sweets) to get his attention.
Inhuman (Absolute XPress Flash Fiction Challenge #4)	by Hades Publications: Absolute XPress Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	21925 words	Sample 20%
There are other beings out there. Demons, fae, aliens, robots and more. Creatures that have been watching us for a long time. "Inhuman: Absolute XPress Flash Fiction Challenge #4" contains 20 stories from 18 established and break out authors.
They Call Me Trixie: Encounter One	by Elle Erotique Jul. 28, 2010	$1.25	4501 words	Sample 1%
They call me Trixie. I’m whatever you need me to be. Some like me to bend to their whim. Some like me to take charge. Others just like to take me, any way they can. I’m not ashamed of my job. It pays the bills and sometimes—I get off on it. I like men. I like women. Mostly, I like to make money. Peek inside my world. I dare you. Be warned, my story is short and it is not a romance.
The Masticator! (or: Chew On This For Awhile!…)	by Mishka Zakharin Jul. 28, 2010	$3.99	7189 words	Sample 15%
In ‘The Masticator!’ Zakharin features 11 works of short fiction, including stories, dialogues, and an historical play in three acts. Zakharin’s unique perspective has been described by some as beatnik… others — well, just think it’s kind of freaking odd — regardless, one cannot help but find ‘The Masticator!’ to be fresh and alive, humorous, thoughtful, and ever entertaining!
GG the Diary of a Space Case: Confessions of an Eighth Grade Drama Queen	by Molly Shaffer Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	48135 words	Sample 20%
Thirteen year old Gracie Garcia (better known as GG) is not the picture of popularity. She has nonexistent boobs, an even bigger butt, and is thirty-thousand feet taller than all of the boys at her school. GG is a quintessential drama queen. She craves acceptance but is met instead with disdain by Streeter Junior High School’s queen, Rebecca Stine, and her posse of pathetic posers.
Replacing Sarah	by Stephanie Hart Jul. 28, 2010	$3.50	18568 words	Sample 20%
Sarah had always figured that small towns had small problems. For example, someone stealing a hat and coat seems trivial at a glance. But when the thief starts pretending to be Sarah, even able to fool people she sees on a daily basis she starts to question just how minor this issue is. Especially when she finds a picture that even she can only barely see differences in.
Her Master's Trust	by Joy Berry Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	38215 words	Sample 50%
Donovan Mann trusts his gut and never loses, except once. Olivia Webb. Independent, brilliant and a natural submissive in bed. He can't forget her touch, her moans of pleasure, or how he woke to find her and $20 million gone. He won't involve the police. His weapon is seduction. Can he win her heart to destroy her without losing his? That is, if someone doesn't kill them both first.
Missing: Witch	by R.J. Ross Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	10093 words	Sample 50%
The Wicked Witch of the enchanted forest has gone missing, and it's up to internet addicted Rapunzel and man-hating Sleeping Beauty to get her back! Add one prince charming-turned-dragon bait, a few cameos from other famous fairy tales, and a lot of internet gossip and you get Missing: Witch.
Exclusive: A Novel	by Yasmin Shiraz Jul. 28, 2010	$9.99	65671 words	Sample 40%
Tisha Ariel Nikkole, an entertainment journalist, has the best job in the world covering Keyshawn "Shout" Lane, the hottest rapper in hip hop. Having to confront stereotypes and cutthroat business associates, Tisha and Shout find their way in a deceptive world of entertainment where sex, greed and power are used as weapons of destruction.
Schlachtfeld	by Andy Matthews Jul. 28, 2010	You set the price!	11987 words	Sample 25%
I hold her close against the static. Behind her back, on the shelf next to the bed, the radio spits and squalls, a storm of white noise interspersed with precious little information. We keep it on, as it's our lifeline, a communication with the world beyond.
Dearly Loved	by Bonnie Blythe Jul. 28, 2010	$1.99	63217 words	Sample 50%
The lovesick daydreams of Meredith Ambrose's teenage years for neighborhood heartthrob David Steller have faded into uncomfortable memories-until he lands in a hospital bed in her unit where she works as an R.N. David came to the Northwest to look her up-he just didn't plan on their reunion occurring with him on a gurney. Can he prove he's really changed after all these years?
Jackie's Boys	by Bekki Lynn Jul. 28, 2010	$1.99	11148 words	Sample 50%
Jackie's used to the antics of her husband, Lenny, and his twin brother, Randy, but this time they decided to include her in their lastest bet. She had forty-eight hours to figure out which one of them she was married to. However, she decides to turn the game around on them by following through on a long-time fantasy to have both brothers at the same time. [menage a trios]
MARS, A Novel	by Anonymous 31062 Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	12980 words	Sample 70%
CLEAR SKIES. 52 DEGREES. PERFECT DAY FOR A LAUNCH: Wish we could say the same over here but a dust storm's brewing near the Bulge of Tharsis and it's slowly settling into Olympus Mons, filling the quiet crater with tons of fine pink snow. Dust we've plenty of but you want to know if we've also got water. Water! Yes there's some water here.... (Mars. Earth. Reality. Get ready to collide this year.)
Turning Sixty	by Thomas Kennedy Jul. 28, 2010	You set the price!	78 words	Sample 50%
a very short poem written for a friend to mark a 60th birthday
Gold Under Ice	by Carol Buchanan Jul. 28, 2010	$7.99	123049 words	Sample 30%
Money. Greenbacks vs. gold. Set in the Montana Territory and New York at the time of the Civil War, Gold Under Ice is a sweeping story of family loyalty, civil discord, the magnetic pull of the frontier and one man, Dan Stark, caught in the middle. This sequel to Carol Buchanan's award-winning "God's Thunderbolt" is an elegantly written, sweeping historical drama.
The Weight of Glass	by Stuart Heatherington Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	91246 words	Read a sample
Lee Macon can’t forget waking up inside a coffin or the memory of the man who put him there. It’s a secret he’s kept from his sister, Amy, for 30 years. But in the wake of their youngest sister’s death, Amy needs the truth more than ever, if not the answers for her rape. Together they will dig though the bones of memory, solving the mystery of a family whose past is buried in violence.
Imagine Getting Away	by Joseph Thompson Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	2388 words	Sample 50%
In this short story Esau discovers that getting away may mean going nowhere at all. Welcome to the first installment of the ACME Orbital Timeshares collection, a select series of shorts by writer Joseph Thompson. Join him and his cast of misfit characters as they mine the old myths of western culture to explore what it means to be human now and in the future.
Hyacinth & Richard Bucket - A Brief Visit into the Life of a Proper English Gentlewoman	by Michael Byrns Jul. 28, 2010	$1.99	11064 words	Sample 10%
The characters in my story are based on those found in the “Keeping up Appearances” BBC comedy. The series ran from 1990-1993 and again in 1995. A total of 44 episodes were made. This includes 4 Christmas specials. I tell the story starting BEFORE and AFTER the TV series.
Out of the Box	by Kallysten Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	4504 words	Sample 15%
When she walked into the club, all Virginia wanted was satisfy her curiosity about vampires - and about being bitten. But when Anando reached out to her and asked her what games she wanted to play, he opened the Pandora box and Virginia found answers to questions she had never thought to ask.
School Strongarm	by Janice Daugharty Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	7099 words	Sample 50%
Obese, long-time school secretary Alene finally gets her first truck and boyfriend, a hitch-hiker who winds up in her bedroom in the house she shares with her saintly, finiky mother. Then Alene gets replaced at work by a young woman with a ponytail. The principle sends Alene to set up office in the cloakroom. And then she learns that she hasn't been a secretary but a strongarm hired to keep order.
Dancing	by Kallysten Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	3818 words	Read a sample
Every time Virginia goes to the dancing club “On The Edge”, vampire Anando draws her into a sensual dance that doesn't end until morning – and in his bed. This time, though, they might not make it out of the club before the heat reaches new heights…

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