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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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!
Jacinta's Destiny by Marlo Louise Muller Jacinta's Destiny by Marlo Louise Muller Jan. 19, 2012 $8.99 82660 words Sample 10%
Jacinta's Destiny is a story of deep friendships, heartbreaking loss and perfect love. Unable to recover from the incapacitating grief which had consumed her since the sudden loss of her loved ones, those closest to Jacinta take her to Bali, an island close to her heart in an attempt to find acceptance and peace.
So Easy To Love by J.A. Pak So Easy To Love by J.A. Pak Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 38341 words Read a sample
For all those with broken hearts.
Blame It on the Fame by Tracie Banister Blame It on the Fame by Tracie Banister Jan. 18, 2012 $1.99 136135 words Sample 10%
A power-trippin’ bitch, a has-been, a skanky ex-model, a press-shy indie queen, and a British stage actress no one knows – this is how the Best Actress hopefuls in this year’s too-close-to-call Oscar race cattily describe each other. Which of them will win the much-coveted gold statue and what price will they be forced to pay as they travel the red carpeted-path to Hollywood glory?
Swansong by GM Jordan Swansong by GM Jordan Jan. 16, 2012 $1.99 47260 words Sample 15%
Gill Hughes’s world shatters when she discovers her husband has been having an affair. A chance encounter with an enigmatic stranger leads her into the fetish scene. However her new guide has a dark secret which threatens to destroy her new found happiness and derail her journey of discovery, will her new found strength be enough to stop her heart from being broken a second time?
Screw The Looking-glass by Mavis Reddy Screw The Looking-glass by Mavis Reddy Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 25038 words Sample 20%
"A Fresh take beyond the Chick-Lit genre - Amazing!" - New American Press A fun and sassy chick-lit genre tale set within the boundaries of Lewis Carroll's classic story. Follow Celia as she toils under Rose Prickett - fashion designer, gets loaded with the petite Alvis and eventually finds her white knight - just before he trips and falls into a deep well!
The Wedding Wager by Rachel Astor The Wedding Wager by Rachel Astor Jan. 15, 2012 $2.99 52716 words Sample 15%
Josie's back and she's getting married! If she can get out of her own way, that is.
The Divorcee by Beatrice McClearn The Divorcee by Beatrice McClearn Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 848 words Sample 20%
The main character gets a dose of reality from her former husband after a one-night affair. The Divorcee shows readers that there are two sides to every story. Anyone who has been divorced can intimately relate to this short story.
About Falling in Love by Yaritza Garcia About Falling in Love by Yaritza Garcia Jan. 13, 2012 Free! 646 words Read a sample
A conversation about...falling.
Sex on the Beach by L.A Speedwing Sex on the Beach by L.A Speedwing Jan. 12, 2012 $0.99 1524 words Sample 20%
Ellen hasn't been dating for God knows how long. And she's made it clear to her brother second best’s friend Virgil that she isn't interested. But then she goes for a drink with him and there goes her plan out of the window!
Love Leaps: A Short Story by Karen Jerabek Love Leaps: A Short Story by Karen Jerabek Jan. 09, 2012 Free! 11144 words Read a sample
Emma thought she'd be the next of her friends to get engaged but when her boyfriend, Gray, says he needs some space, she has no idea where this leaves their relationship. As she struggles to deal with her emotions, in walks Sam, a man from her past who's ready to declare his love for her. Should she wait for her boyfriend to come back to her or should she revisit love with an old flame?
The Finishing of Lady Amelia by Scarlett Rains The Finishing of Lady Amelia by Scarlett Rains Jan. 08, 2012 $4.99 41970 words Sample 2%
Lady Amelia Fitzailwyn knows everything about everything... she certainly does not require Finishing School! If John and Alex had not told on her, she would still be home! It was fine for them to chase every skirt in the Kingdom but she has one kiss ...or two, and Uncle carts her off!
Scary Stories for Women Volume One by John M W Smith Scary Stories for Women Volume One by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 13023 words Sample 20%
Too many patients in Intensive Care are dying, and no one seems to know why! So is Inspector Jim Murray going to end up with a severe case of INTENSIVE CARE BLUES? And listen to this, because your sanity might depend on it---even though they are good for you, are you really going to be tempted to hand over any APPLES to Marek the magician? Melissa is not afraid of being KIDNAPPED; she is more afraid that someone will guess her terrible secret--but are her kidnappers going to be too clever for her? Is anyone about to tell Palmer about the nightmare that awaits him when he goes out on his assignment to provide SECURITY for Miss Hartnell? Hey, Palmer! Sorry, man, but the answer looks as if it is going to be no! It is so sad that Sam Parker’s FEET seem to sink him ankle-deep into tragedy and insanity all the time-- is there no escape for him despite all his attempts to be free of them? Stop that man! Look out, THE SHOPLIFTER is about to get clean away-- for the love of Mike, isn’t anyone going to listen to Shona? And, finally, is there not anything left in this weary old world that can convince Nigel that SANTA LIVES?
Learner Driver (A Free Story) by John M W Smith Learner Driver (A Free Story) by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 1336 words Read a sample
Paul has so much to offer as a future husband that Maggie would be crazy not to fight for it----particularly as their attraction is mutual! But now, as Paul is giving her a driving lesson, it seems like Maggie has ruined it all. Will their budding romance survive the driving lesson from hell? This Wacky Story is FREE and is intended to showcase this author's collections of stories in the series: Wacky Stories for Women Volumes 1 to 4 and Scary Stories for Women Volumes 1 and 2 available for purchase as ebooks)
Wacky Stories for Women Volume Four by John M W Smith Wacky Stories for Women Volume Four by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 7683 words Sample 20%
Emily knows that MEN WILL SAY ANYTHING to get what they want, but can she be persuaded to take a chance on Jim? No man can resist TEMPTATION, and she can prove it any time, Jenny boasts to her friends….but has she bitten off more than she can chew on this occasion? Sally loves working on the PERFUME counter, but her boss seems intent on making her life miserable--isn‘t there anything she can do to fix the lousy creep? THE DIET isn’t working; it’s just not possible to give up all those wonderful snacks…..so can her marriage still survive? wonders Sally miserably. Paul has forgotten Shona’s birthday, but isn’t her carefully planned revenge on him somewhat OVER THE TOP? Men just seem to go racing away the moment they are let off the leash, so Fiona has spent most of her life looking for THE RETIRED GREYHOUND---but alas, it now looks as if she is in for yet another disappointment. Sara’s friends have invited her out on a raunchy HEN NIGHT – – but what they don’t know is that the star performer is no other than her husband, John! The big question is, will he still belong to her after tonight?
Wacky Stories for Women Volume 3 by John M W Smith Wacky Stories for Women Volume 3 by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 7748 words Sample 20%
Now listen up, as Jeff will be quick to tell you, HAVING A BABY is no easy time for a man! There is UNFINISHED BUSINESS between Martina and Gary from way back when, but is there time enough to consummate their passion now? Her daughter is late; WHERE IS THAT GIRL? fumes Angie as the coffee-shop Lothario approaches her with a broad grin. Will SHONA’S SHYNESS stop her from telling the hunky man about how much she fancies him? Come on, Shona, go for it! Alan dumped Debbie long ago, but is she prepared to GIVE IT A WHIRL again after seven years? NOBODY DOES IT BETTER, Cathy wants to reassure John. But can she get him to listen? Sally will do anything to help her boss, Lisa, with SAVING TIME, but has she gone too far on this occasion? Is her ex-boyfriend, Paul, really stalking Angie or--as her boss, John, believes--is it ALL IN THE MIND?
Wacky Stories for Women Volume Two by John M W Smith Wacky Stories for Women Volume Two by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 9043 words Sample 20%
Phil mocks SLEEPLESS STACY, telling her that as a man he is far more suited for promotion--- so what can she do to fix him good? Emma Darlington has decided to leave her family in a most appalling way--- but what is going to happen to them when they are left WITHOUT MUM? What plan is Sally going to use for KICK-STARTING LOVE back into life when it seriously looks as if it is dying? Clare’s wildest fantasy has come true; her DREAM LOVER, the TV heartthrob of her fevered imaginings, has suddenly appeared from nowhere and wants her with all his heart – – so just what is she going to do about it? Sandra looks on helplessly as Maggie begins STEALING JOHN away from her – – isn't there anything she can do about it to stop herself ending up as a loser? Will PAUL’S MAGIC last forever or is Jilly living in a fool’s paradise? And why would the very beautiful Carla be willing to give Jim A SECOND CHANCE? By TALKING TO A STRANGER Hanna is able to pour her heart out in a way she’s never managed to do with Gavin, so is this other man the answer to her prayers? Here are eight more carefully crafted stories designed to surprise and entertain you, the reader, and at the end to hav
Wacky Stories for Women Volume One by John M W Smith Wacky Stories for Women Volume One by John M W Smith Jan. 07, 2012 $2.99 8990 words Sample 20%
Everything about Andy is too good to be true, so what is his secret? Has Joan really got everything that a woman could possibly wish for? Cathy is in no mood for the attentions of a cocktail -bar-Romeo, and it looks as if he’s about to turn nasty! What on earth is it that Gina’s boyfriend wants her to do to make him happy? Just what is included for Becky in this supermarket’s not to be missed special offer? Is Alison going to simply stand by while another woman walks away with her hard-won prize? How can Julia’s husband Harry possibly hope to compete with all those other candidates who have applied for The Job to die for? Paul is always putting her down and Living In The Country would be Ali’s idea of heaven if only she could get rid of him. But how? Here are eight carefully crafted stories designed to surprise and entertain you, the reader, and at the end to have you say, ‘well, I’ll be……! I never saw that coming!’ This is the first in a four volume series of stories, each with an amazing twist at the end.
A Little Rhine Must Fall by Erin Evans A Little Rhine Must Fall by Erin Evans Jan. 07, 2012 $0.99 78886 words Sample 20%
Rhine Maiden, Piper Cavanaugh, is no stranger to unusual houseguests, but an alien and an Egyptian goddess might be more than even she can handle.
Baby Girl by Donna Moss Baby Girl by Donna Moss Jan. 03, 2012 Free! 4587 words Read a sample
One part angry, two parts self-loathing, and a full cup of confused, Samantha is having trouble keeping her own secrets.
At Water's Edge by Ally Prefontaine At Water's Edge by Ally Prefontaine Dec. 31, 2011 $3.99 44259 words Sample 15%
Horror writer, Ashlyn Anderson, has more than her next book on her mind. Vulnerable and confused, her feelings are rekindled for an old love who takes her on a surprise vacation to a Hawaiian paradise. Ashlyn searches her heart for Nick, while a crazed stalker is searching for her. Will the stalker find Ashlyn before she can find herself?
Double Mocha, Heavy On Your Phone Number by June Kramin Double Mocha, Heavy On Your Phone Number by June Kramin Dec. 30, 2011 $4.99 8648 words Sample 15%
Caught in a snowstorm, Ellie seeks shelter at an old farmhouse. When the owner’s grandson shows up and is the man she had given the brush off to twice, it takes all they have not to kill each other. The last thing Ellie plans on is the relationship outlasting the storm. Bix’s persistence proves to be more than Ellie can withstand. Bix finally won Ellie’s affection, that was the easy part.
En Apuros (con la Mamá Detective) by Diana Orgain En Apuros (con la Mamá Detective) by Diana Orgain Dec. 28, 2011 $3.99 81736 words Sample 20%
Un cuerpo ha sido rescatado de la Bahía de San Francisco. Kate Connelly, embarazada y lista para dar a luz, tiene razones para temer que pueda ser su cuñado perdido por mucho tiempo. Luchando con la falta de sueño, con pañales que se escurren y con desgracias del amamantamiento, se las arregla para llevar a cabo su propia investigación, al estilo de una mamá.
Angels at the Yard Sale by James Barnes Angels at the Yard Sale by James Barnes Dec. 27, 2011 $0.99 53597 words Sample 20%
When Jessica Carter fails to recognize the value of one of the smallest things in her life, she walks an unexpected path that leads her to the stark realization that she has lost something that meant more than she ever expected. Narrated by her husband James, against the back ground of a small southern town in Northeast Arkansas, this story has heroes, villians, busy bodies, and biggots.
Favorable Conditions by Kathleen Kole Favorable Conditions by Kathleen Kole Dec. 24, 2011 $4.99 65849 words Sample 20%
Pat Keegan thought, once her child rearing years were done, she would be throwing her arms around her husband and together they would be making big, romantic plans for their next stage of life. Suddenly, Pat is divorced and life starts to get messy for Pat when she dives into a new business venture, has to help plan a wedding and meets a charming, handsome younger man ...
Coming About by Jan Tilley Coming About by Jan Tilley Dec. 21, 2011 $0.99 77455 words Sample 20%
Sometimes the path we’re on is not where we are destined to be. It takes a twist of fate and a leap of faith to redirect our future. Never give up hope, just come about…
Lost in Manhattan by Moreen Littrell Lost in Manhattan by Moreen Littrell Dec. 20, 2011 $9.99 83523 words Sample 15%
When a series of misfortunes turn 24-year-old Eve's life upside down in under 24 hours she decides to move to NYC where her boyfriend Pavlos lives. Unfortunately, Pavlos doesn’t recall inviting her. Thus, Eve arrives Manhattan homeless. Once she lands, it’s survival of the fittest as her efforts to make Manhattan her new home are fraught with upending encounters with the vanguard of the city.
Beauty to the Tenth Power! Or How I Got Screwed Over by a Dude, Got Cheap Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico, and Lived Happily Ever After by Mary Hahn Beauty to the Tenth Power! Or How I Got Screwed Over by a Dude, Got Cheap Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico, and Lived Happily Ever After by Mary Hahn Dec. 20, 2011 $3.99 94296 words Sample 10%
Ginger O’Rourke, student of medicine, and self-admitted turnip, loves to shop—for a new boyfriend, a new career, and even a new personality. But shopping is difficult because Ginger is broke. Her best friend Jade wants to help her achieve her shopping goals and comes up with a plan that includes thievery, blackmail, cosmetic surgery, and male cross-dressers.
Crossfire: Fire & Ice by Niki Savage Crossfire: Fire & Ice by Niki Savage Dec. 20, 2011 $1.99 53084 words Sample 10%
This is the second book in the Crossfire Trilogy. Stefan tries to find his way back into Marcelle's heart, but his betrayal had wounded her deeply, and she had fallen into a destructive lifestyle. To save Marcelle's life, he kidnaps her and takes her back to La Montagne. Will this turn out to be the biggest mistake he has ever made? Will she ever trust him again?(53250 words)
Signs & Messages by Donna Moss Signs & Messages by Donna Moss Dec. 19, 2011 Free! 4653 words Read a sample
"I think I do...I DO!...or do I?"
Santa Baby by Alesia Holliday Santa Baby by Alesia Holliday Dec. 19, 2011 $1.99 34293 words Sample 20%
Sometimes you just have to say "Deck the freaking halls." That's how Leah feels about Christmas. Bad boss, horrible ex-boyfriends--she's Grinching out. But sexy photojournalist Luke has other ideas about jingling her bells... Love, laughter, and a little touch of revenge--that's all a girl really needs in her Christmas stocking.
Scandal by Gwen Davis Scandal by Gwen Davis Dec. 19, 2011 $2.99 70344 words Sample 15%
A racy, engaging tale of the public’s obsession with Celebrity. Set in a 5-star Hollywood hotel, Scandal is a delicious guessing game—who are the characters, really?
Recession Proof by Kimberly S. Lin Recession Proof by Kimberly S. Lin Dec. 16, 2011 $0.99 80502 words Sample 20%
Sometimes going after what you want is the hardest thing you will ever do...
With Just One Click by Amanda Strong With Just One Click by Amanda Strong Dec. 10, 2011 $0.99 126865 words Sample 20%
A captivating tale of friendship, love, and betrayal in the world of social networking. Chloe is friended by her first love she hasn't seen in over a decade, Morgan discovers one of her husband's friends is his very single ex-girlfriend, and Brynn fights temptation while revisiting the past. Three lives changed forever With Just One Click. Confirming a friend isn’t as simple as it seems.
Fat Chick, a novel by Lorraine Duffy Merkl Fat Chick, a novel by Lorraine Duffy Merkl Dec. 10, 2011 $0.99 55170 words Sample 20%
Fat Chick or skinny bitch? These have always been the only options for advertising Account Executive, Trish Collins. Literally coming apart at the seams, Trish commits once again to a diet, only to also lose her humanity. Tragedy leads her in search of a more balanced life. The first step: Trish must gain back some of what she’s lost. The results are worth the "weight."
$Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall $Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall Dec. 09, 2011 $2.99 91779 words Sample 20%
Take an English woman: throw in a busy banker husband and a couple of kids. Decant them to an exotic location; Tokyo, for example - the city of vice. Add plenty of cash, a host of social lubricants, culture shock and a few partners in crime. Pepper with innuendos, indiscretions and the unfathomable. Shake well and serve chilled over cubes of Japanese culture.
The Baby Trap by Sibel Hodge The Baby Trap by Sibel Hodge Dec. 07, 2011 $3.49 77506 words Sample 20%
When Gina turns thirty-three her body clock unexpectedly begins clanging in her ear with annoying persistence. The only problem is, having a baby isn’t as easy as she thought. Can Gina stay sane, get pregnant, and keep her marriage together? Or will her baby trail become a baby trap?