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The Memory of You by Laurie Kellogg The Memory of You by Laurie Kellogg Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 96897 words Sample 20%
RWA Golden Heart Award Winner-- Lt. Matt Foster was taken as a POW and mistakenly declared dead. After six years of emotional and physical torture, he returns home with no memory and a face no one recognizes—not even his wife, Abby, who’s about to remarry. He could still walk away from the gorgeous stranger whose been starring in his X-rated dreams, but he could never abandon his sons.
Chasing Dolphins(A Novelette) by September Lynn Gray Chasing Dolphins(A Novelette) by September Lynn Gray Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 14960 words Sample 20%
Charlie loses things. She loses jobs, houses, trust funds and the people she loves the most. Then comes the night when she meets the wrong guy and can only pray she doesn't lose her life.
Pulling Home by Mary Campisi Pulling Home by Mary Campisi Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 73295 words Sample 15%
She loved one brother but ran two thousand miles away and married the other one. Nine years later, she's returned home to bury her husband and face the people who have never forgiven her and the man who has never forgotten her. Soon, she will be forced to turn to that man in a desperate attempt to save her sick daughter, knowing he could take her child away forever.
An Altered Ending by Megan Trennett An Altered Ending by Megan Trennett Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 134883 words Sample 20%
Ellen Mitchell did not imagine she would be nearing thirty, dealing with her mother's terminal illness and taking life day by day. This all changes with an email from her former professor who offers to help get her dream of writing off the ground. Their relationship has never been simple, and now she wonders if she'll let the one who got away slip through her fingers once again.
Curl up and Dye: Vol IV, Rhonda's Melan Curl up and Dye: Vol IV, Rhonda's Melan"Collie" Mystery by Geltab Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 5606 words Sample 25%
Rhonda is on the run, her mother's "safehouse" isn't safe anymore. Sandra Stone will stop at nothing to find and destroy Rhonda for what she's done to her. Rhonda's mother long ago prepared a secret place for Rhonda to run in an emergency. After her salon was burnt down she looks for a new job in a new city, she finds it walking border collies. It serves as the perfect cover to find new victims.
Mob Sisters by Jeanne Rejaunier Mob Sisters by Jeanne Rejaunier Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 106965 words Sample 15%
The inside story of the world's first all-female Mafia. Kristin Cates, a member of the La Femmina Woman's Mafia has disappeared, leaving behind an explosive manuscript documenting the true story of this powerful group of international lady mobsters. Kristin reveals the story of four charismatic women who rule a world class multi-billion dollar empire, their secrets, crimes and love affairs.
Just Like Them by Therese Kinkaide Just Like Them by Therese Kinkaide Feb. 05, 2012 $3.99 109029 words Sample 15%
Teel Alexander has the perfect life: a happy marriage, two beautiful, smart daughters, and a teaching job she loves. Little does she know that the siren she hears in the middle of the night is the beginning of a nightmare, a nightmare that threatens to unravel the happy life she and her family have been taking for granted.
Befogged by Catherine Johann Befogged by Catherine Johann Feb. 05, 2012 $6.99 96193 words Sample 10%
The protagonist, Winnie, manages to flee her superstition-riddled Czech village in the hinterlands of South Dakota and embarks on a lifetime of adventure in search of love and her own special destiny.
Our Father Who Art Out There...Somewhere by AJ Taft Our Father Who Art Out There...Somewhere by AJ Taft Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 91850 words Sample 20%
What would you do if your own father refused to meet you? Growing up in Accrington with only an agoraphobic mother and Bert next door for company, Lily Appleyard spent her childhood hoping that one day her absent father would show up and whisk her off to a better life. He never did.
My Lady Below Stairs by Mia Marlowe My Lady Below Stairs by Mia Marlowe Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 27698 words Sample 20%
Nobody misses Lord & Lady Hartwell's Christmas Ball, . . . but they all go for different reasons. When Lady Sybil runs off with an Italian portrait painter, her half-sister Jane Tate goes in her place. Lord Eddleton plans on proposing to Sybil under the mistletoe. Lady Darvish is on the hunt for her fifth husband.. And Ian Michael MacGarrett, the head groom with more than horseflesh on his mind.
Hunter's Find by June Kramin Hunter's Find by June Kramin Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 79104 words Sample 15%
Hunt is a small town Sheriff who finds himself in for more than he bargained for when he discovers Mandy beaten and unconscious. After repeated attempts of escaping him, he finds himself now her captive instead. Mandy convinces him she’s after her husband who has kidnapped their daughter and will stop at nothing to find her.
Shattered Love by Heather Wood Shattered Love by Heather Wood Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 54338 words Sample 15%
When Alice Barrie, an administrative assistant in her late twenties, lost a baby and her boyfriend in the same week, she thought she’d hit rock bottom-little did she know the worst had yet to come and haunting depression and violence would push her to the edge. Shattered Love is a debut novel focusing on how to move on after loss and the decisions made when gripped in the throngs of depression.
Vainglorious: The Ties That Bind by Bernadette Greene Vainglorious: The Ties That Bind by Bernadette Greene Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 38657 words Sample 20%
At the height of the Russian Revolution, Mikhail Borinskya and his pregnant wife and two sons flee for America. The family arrives with lots of money, new identities and old enemies. Criss-crossing the country and spanning two decades the proud family is torn apart by betrayal and deceit and reunited by both tragedy and triumph.
7am Sauna by T. S. Landry 7am Sauna by T. S. Landry Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 52174 words Sample 20%
Six women, otherwise unconnected, share the same sauna after their early morning workouts. Stripped of the masks they wear for family and co-workers, they connect and help each other in a way that wouldn't be possible anywhere else. Six lives that might never have crossed, forever changed by unlikely bonds of friendship.
Slow Like He is Uncertain by Tori Curtis Slow Like He is Uncertain by Tori Curtis Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 914 words Sample 30%
Sometimes you meet a boy, but that really doesn't mean you should fall in love with him.
When You Need a Friend by Christen Anne Kelley When You Need a Friend by Christen Anne Kelley Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 5188 words Sample 20%
Usually when Samantha hears the words, "I'm pregnant," she pulls out a tissue box, sits her teammate down, and works damage control. Not Madison - which considering the whole losing a softball scholarship usually requires some hysterics. Torn between being a supportive friend and a friend who provides some sense and reason, Sam finds wisdom - and perhaps a friend - where she least expects it.
Kate (The Line of Passion Trilogy - book 2) by Karen Mason Kate (The Line of Passion Trilogy - book 2) by Karen Mason Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 66445 words Sample 20%
At thirty-seven, Kate Ryder is the beautiful actress, embracing the Swinging Sixties and living life to the full. But with the onset of middle-age, Kate begins to question her lifestyle and knows her days as the starlet are numbered. When she embarks on a passionate relationship with an ambitious young actress, she risks not only her reputation but her career as well.
The Catalyst: Book One (The Pop Stars) by Danielle Blanchard Benson The Catalyst: Book One (The Pop Stars) by Danielle Blanchard Benson Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 59458 words Sample 20%
In life, love and the entertainment industry, where nothing is as it seems, four individuals’ lives will change in ways they can never imagine and they will have to decide what they are willing to pay for the price of fame and is it ever really worth the toll it takes on their personal and professional lives.
Searching for Julia Stone by Deborah Monk Searching for Julia Stone by Deborah Monk Jan. 29, 2012 $4.99 67202 words Sample 20%
To everyone who knows her, Julia Stone appears to live the picture-perfect life. She owns a successful dance studio, enjoys the love of a much younger and sexy man, and bursts with pride over her beautiful teenage daughter. But inside Julia is falling apart. Hiding a terrible secret and fighting self-hatred, Julia faces a huge personal crisis. Can she overcome the demons from her past?
Valentine's Gift by Marie-Nicole Ryan Valentine's Gift by Marie-Nicole Ryan Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 12194 words Sample 20%
Valentine's Day doesn't look promising for romance writer and former supermodel Nikki Devereaux. Her husband of ten years has grown distant. She comes to the unhappy conclusion that he's having an affair. It's Fashion Week in New York City, and the ever-busy Max his planned a big surprise for Nikki. Unfortunately he has more than one. Will his secret end their marriage in D-I-V-O-R-C-E?
Scratby Orgasm by Andrew Sudell Davis Scratby Orgasm by Andrew Sudell Davis Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 75253 words Sample 20%
Set in a 'kiss me quick' seaside town, Scratby Orgasm (named after the dodgy imaginary cocktail) is a light-hearted love story about what happens when relationships go wrong, and how they can go even wronger when you don't try to put things right. Vegan parents, unsuitable boyfriends and interesting aircraft all conspire to make Emmi Smith's Easter break at her parent's holiday home unforgettable.
La Douleur Exquise by Melanie J. Tomas La Douleur Exquise by Melanie J. Tomas Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 55771 words Sample 10%
“The thing that has always fascinated me most about people is how they make their decisions. Do they base them on their heads or in their hearts? Me, personally, I’m a heart girl. And it’s gotten me into a fair amount of trouble over the years. But alas, the heart really does want what it wants.” Hi. My name is Sophia Elizabeth Winters... and I'm a loveaholic."
Uncover by Amanda Linehan Uncover by Amanda Linehan Jan. 28, 2012 $4.99 40265 words Sample 26%
Marissa wants to put this all behind her. Her best friend has been killed in a car accident, and her death has left more questions than answers. When a friend mentions a lost object that could bring some closure, Marissa reluctantly agrees to help search for it, but finds herself trapped in the dark, making all the wrong moves. Can she find her way out of the darkness?
The Secret of Counting Gifts by Heidi Kreider The Secret of Counting Gifts by Heidi Kreider Jan. 28, 2012 $4.99 58634 words Sample 20%
For 28 years, Kris and Liz have been roommates, best friends and later next door neighbors. They have lived life and supported one another through marriage, babies, miscarriage, depression, death, and infidelity. 28 years will be all they have as Liz loses her battle with breast cancer. On her last night, they look back and count the gifts of gratitude that has made up their story.
Champagne Friday by Shelley Costello Champagne Friday by Shelley Costello Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 73055 words Sample 20%
Join Sarah, Kelly and Alison on a bumpy ride through life's unexpected relationships. Set in Brighton, Champagne Friday is a heart warming, funny and feel good story of friendship, relationships and what goes on in between.
Hook, Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph Hook, Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph Jan. 28, 2012 $9.99 85024 words Sample 10%
Two commitment phobic guys learn about love after starting a business helping women trick their boyfriends into getting engaged.
Demon Bean - the great coffee war of Pacific Palisades by Brad Alan Lewis Demon Bean - the great coffee war of Pacific Palisades by Brad Alan Lewis Jan. 27, 2012 $9.99 28298 words Sample 5%
Way back in 1995, before Starbucks owned the whole damn world, one lone woman tried to keep Starbucks out of her little burb of Pacific Palisades, California. Did she succeed? Read and find out.
Whirlwind Passing - Pyro! by Nancy Fornataro Whirlwind Passing - Pyro! by Nancy Fornataro Jan. 26, 2012 $1.99 47823 words Sample 15%
Michael understood the pyro. People were fascinated by fire; it seemed to have a life and spirit of its own, and a brain as well. It maneuvered, it cajoled, it entranced, it enticed. It drew people towards it, as if they were hypnotized, then turned on them with a vicious evil. And, in spite of everything else going on in his life, Michael was responsible for capturing the pyro.
Rekindled Flame by Suzan Battah Rekindled Flame by Suzan Battah Jan. 26, 2012 Free! 1520 words Read a sample
Keiyira and Daniel have been long time sweethearts. Their love and passion has fizzled with stresses from family and work taking priority. Though Keiyira is about to change everything when she arrives at Daniel's office to deliver the end or the beginning of their relationship.
Organic Leaves by Samantha MC Luck Organic Leaves by Samantha MC Luck Jan. 25, 2012 $3.99 64850 words Sample 20%
When Melanie Bridges, a beautiful, single, successful D.C. journalist, decided to attend her first love's wedding to her college enemy, she thought she was closing a chapter for good, but instead she unknowingly opened up a world of deceit, betrayal, and more heartache than she had bargained for.
Leonardo's Revenge and Other Stories by Aysha Griffin Leonardo's Revenge and Other Stories by Aysha Griffin Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 20196 words Sample 20%
In Leonardo’s Revenge and Other Stories, quirky characters and far-flung places illuminate collective dreams fulfilled, or thwarted, by personal beliefs and imagination. "Aysha Griffin has a keen eye, a wicked wit, a love for humanity, a flair for irony and an O. Henry-like ability to turn a story around just when you think you have a handle on it." - Judith Fein, author, Life Is A Trip
Vernell Paskins, Mobile Home Queen by Pamela Cable Vernell Paskins, Mobile Home Queen by Pamela Cable Jan. 25, 2012 Free! 10986 words Read a sample
What type of person lives in Needmore, North Carolina and do they really . . . need more? A woman with little education most people would look at and call “low life” or “white trash.” Vernell struggles to make a way where there seems to be no way . . . living from paycheck to paycheck (like so many women I know), the deck is stacked against her. From the book: Southern Fried Women
Walking Towards Thunder by Brad Alan Lewis Walking Towards Thunder by Brad Alan Lewis Jan. 24, 2012 $9.99 61279 words Sample 5%
Hiking the John Muir Trail - it's an amazing adventure. The JMT starts in Yosemite and finishes 223 miles later at Mt. Whitney. Walking Towards Thunder is a cool book about a woman hiking the JMT, solo. Actually she starts with two friends. Eventually they bail out, leaving her tackle the trail alone.
The Story of Sassy Sweetwater by Vera Jane Cook The Story of Sassy Sweetwater by Vera Jane Cook Jan. 23, 2012 $5.99 103640 words Sample 20%
After thirteen years on the run Violet McLaughlin returns to Carter’s Crossing, South Carolina, in 1962, with her young daughter, Sassy. Sassy Sweetwater struggles to survive the sins of her family while fate plays havoc with her future, and maturity comes with a price.
Going Home and Other Stories by Sylvia Morice Going Home and Other Stories by Sylvia Morice Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 4558 words Read a sample
The four stories in this Free collection allow readers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the author's world; join Sylvia as she covers such topics as overcoming envy, what happens when humans are pitted against a squirrel, struggling with grocery store warning signs and returning to a childhood home. Why not put your feet up, get ready to relax and find out what makes 'Going Home' special?
Life Changed by Marcy Gardner Life Changed by Marcy Gardner Jan. 22, 2012 $0.99 4966 words Sample 20%
Kathy Denner must rebuild her life after the death of her husband and son. Settling the estate leads to revelations that threaten everything she's known about her life with Johnny Denner. How can she pick up the pieces and go on?
A Rat In The Banana Plantation by Mark Winburn A Rat In The Banana Plantation by Mark Winburn Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 4040 words Read a sample
Over the course of several months, two college women discuss the trials of their relationships - entirely by phone.
The Italian Castle Affair by Elizabeth Pulford The Italian Castle Affair by Elizabeth Pulford Jan. 22, 2012 $3.00 90089 words Sample 20%
Three women inherit a castle in Italy, left to them by their ex-lover. One of the women thinks it would be nice to keep the castle. One wants to sell it to help with a cash flow problem. One can’t make up her mind. Can they find the perfect solution? And what about that other problem? The terrible secret that binds them together, yet has kept them apart for so long?
Rainy Forecast by Lorem J. Fause Rainy Forecast by Lorem J. Fause Jan. 22, 2012 $0.99 2129 words Sample 20%
This story came at a somewhat dreary time in my life, a feeling that I was determined to overcome. The local newspaper had recently been publishing short stories that started out dismally and ended on a bright note. Life isn't always like that.
Kincaid's Hope by Grace Greene Kincaid's Hope by Grace Greene Jan. 22, 2012 $3.99 76626 words Sample 25%
Beth Kincaid left her hot temper and unhappy childhood behind and created a life in the city free from untidy emotionalism, but even a tidy life has danger, especially when it falls apart....
Joie de Vivre by Diana Mellor Joie de Vivre by Diana Mellor Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 22369 words Read a sample
Stories about people in the village in the Languedoc featured in Une Petite Revolution Francaise. Some are sequels, some are prequels, some are just little stories about the characters in that idyllic village in which an English lottery winner settled. This is a free book, so perhaps you would like to donate to charity by following the FB link on my profile page to find a link.
Commitment by Margaret Ethridge Commitment by Margaret Ethridge Jan. 22, 2012 $3.99 84413 words Sample 25%
Tom Sullivan wants a woman who is willing to accept him as he is. The successful divorce attorney knows better than to promise forever. Maggie is only interested in one thing. Her fortieth birthday is looming and the tick-tock-tick-tock in her head means her biological clock is about to strike midnight on her dreams of finding Prince Charming. The last thing she needs is Tom Sullivan.
Dragon Queen: Hadrian's Wall by Geltab Dragon Queen: Hadrian's Wall by Geltab Jan. 20, 2012 $0.99 5364 words Sample 25%
The year is 121 AD, the Roman Empire has fixed its borders and built Hadrian's Wall separating the north from Romanized Gaul. For the construction a community is forcibly relocated, within there is a young woman with nothing left to lose named Eiren. Even with their wall in place the Romans still push north. She has heard the tales of the witches living in the north, she needs that power to help.
Charlotte's Way (Irish Romantic Fiction) by Catherine Daly Charlotte's Way (Irish Romantic Fiction) by Catherine Daly Jan. 20, 2012 $2.99 110448 words Sample 15%
Sisters Charlotte and Emily and their friends Suzy, Anne Marie and Tara, rely on friendship, love and commitment to navigate the worlds of work, family, romance and heartbreak in modern Dublin. Just when you get comfortable- life has a habit of surprising you!
Recognition by Jeannie van Rompaey Recognition by Jeannie van Rompaey Jan. 20, 2012 Free! 2374 words Read a sample
At sixteen, a young woman gives up her baby for adoption. Thirty years later, the daughter, Thea, seeks her out. Full of anticipation and misgivings, mother and daughter set out to meet each other. Thea has always felt herself a misfit in the home of her fussy, middle class, adoptive parents and hopes she will have more in common with her biological mother.
14 Love Letter Lane by Merri Hiatt 14 Love Letter Lane by Merri Hiatt Jan. 20, 2012 $2.99 43397 words Sample 30%
Three friends who have known each other since grade school work at Revive, a local seaside coffee shop. Andrea receives a love letter from a secret admirer. Ginny meets a man who just moved to town and sweeps her off her feet. Darcy has the dress and the red leather boots, but no date. Join these three caring friends as they travel the oftentimes choppy waters of love. Happy ending guaranteed.
Being Abigail by Kathryn White Being Abigail by Kathryn White Jan. 20, 2012 $0.99 83163 words Sample 20%
After a suicide attempt goes hilariously awry, Abigail Carter attempts to sort her life out ...
Doing BIG Things by Gail McFarland Doing BIG Things by Gail McFarland Jan. 20, 2012 $3.99 68682 words Sample 40%
Loi Cramer has had an amazing life. She's gone from rags to riches, but nobody is more surprised than she is when fate, a cheating husband, and a false friend conspire to take her back to rags. And she's not happy about it!
California Blood by Pete Palamountain California Blood by Pete Palamountain Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 50206 words Sample 10%
“Another can’t put-it-down book by Pete Palamountain.” “Superbly written, intriguing, fast moving.” “This town will draw you into its secrets.” Violence in Triplicate in Garvey, California, a small town at the foot of Mt. Baldy. • Suicide of a wandering derelict. • Murder of a wealthy matriarch. • Murder of a charismatic Catholic priest.
Tuesday Tea on Wednesday by Beth Wilkinson Tuesday Tea on Wednesday by Beth Wilkinson Jan. 19, 2012 $3.99 81046 words Sample 20%
Guilt, revenge, jealousy…how much can one woman take and still get on with her life?