This candid memoir shines an urgently-needed spotlight on the narcissist’s con-game habit of using human emotions as collateral. The book starts by sharing details of author Trish Thorpe’s indulgent Hollywood childhood. Her parents, and everyone else in the moneyed world they live in, are thoroughly absorbed with their own narcissistic fantasies, oblivious to Trish and her siblings lurching their way through adolescence and early adulthood on their own. As Trish’s life stumbles into adulthood, she unwittingly duplicates an eerily familiar adult family life, a same-sex family this time, and finds herself incarcerated by money once again. Forced to make a ‘Sophie’s Choice’ decision, she emancipates herself from her adult family. It’s not until she loses everything in the Great Recession and experiences the solitude of homelessness that she’s able to put together the narcissism puzzle pieces that have handcuffed her life. Now more than ever, recognizing and prevailing over toxic narcissism is essential. ‘Fisheye’ deftly illuminates the subject with heartfelt storytelling, humor, and a happy ending. $0.99 on Kindle.
One Per Coffin
Twelve years ago Johnny Brogan went away for murder. Now the police say they had it wrong. Brogan did it, the cops know it, but on these streets nobody cares. Pulled back down by his ex-girlfriend turned bad and a childhood friend turned junkie, he smashes his way through cops and criminals, refusing to stop until those responsible are lined up one per coffin. $3.99 on Kindle.
The Disciplined, Resilient Child
This book provides valuable insight on the struggles of parenting, with realistic guidance new and old parents/guardians alike. Inside are 21 Tips that are divided into three character traits that are required for success: Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. It is written in a way that is easily digestible with material that can be implemented immediately, and will still be relevant for years to come. So, if you have 90 minutes available, this book will provide added value to your, soon-to-be improved, perspective on parenting. $2.99 on Kindle.
Chase Baker and the Dutch Diamonds
Chase Baker is famous for seeking out ancient antiquities and treasure from some of the most exotic, not to mention, dangerous locales on earth. But when he runs into fellow author, Les Edgerton, at SuspenseFest, a conference for thriller writers in NYC, the two get talking about the 1930’s notorious gangster, Dutch Schultz, and the legend of his hidden treasure which is said to be buried in a little town in Upstate New York. Feeling fine from a few drinks at the hotel bar, Chase and Les decide to skip the festival in order to seek out some real suspense. That is, the location of the Dutch Schultz Treasure. Little do they know but another writer, a beautiful and talented author true crime stories, will tail them all the way Upstate. When she finally connects with them, she reveals her personal connection to the Schultz treasure which purportedly contains a fistful of priceless blue diamonds that were transported to America back in the mid-1800s by slaves. Slaves who, it turns out, were her great, great, grandparents. Armed with a map carved into the back of a man’s skull, and having to fight off a team of very crooked and greedy Russians who are also seeking out the treasure, Chase and his team of literary irregulars land themselves into a heap of trouble and hair-raising adventures that promise to put them not only in prison, but in the hospital. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: A Star Curiously Singing
Sandfly is a debugger. He is property, bought and paid for in an Earth under sharia law. All faiths but one have been banned. And the rule of the great Imam is supreme. As a debugger, Sandfly has an implant in his head that connects him to the world’s technology—and doles out mental shocks to keep him obedient. All he wants is to fix bots and avoid shocks Now he’s been called into Earth orbit. The masters have a new spacecraft—one capable of interstellar flight. On its maiden voyage, the only robot on board went mad and tore itself apart. Why? Better question: does it pose any risk to humans? When Sandfly reviews the bot’s final moments, he perceives something unexpected. Something impossible. As Sandfly pieces together the clues, a trap spreads beneath his feet. If he solves the mystery, he may doom himself. And if he fixes the robot, he may shatter his world. Suspenseful, unique, and awash in cyberpunk jive, A Star Curiously Singing presents a bleak future that might be closer than we think. Free on Kindle.
Gramp’s Manuscript
Four-year-old Jonah appears to know by heart every word of his great-great-grandfather’s written legacy, mystifying his parents and his mother’s best friend Elizabeth. When he claims to have written the manuscript himself in another lifetime, they are incredulous. Elizabeth has her own troubles, too, including a charming but undependable boyfriend and a less-than-satisfying career. Despite her problems, her affection for her best friend’s son Jonah leads her to help him recreate his great-great-grandfather’s manuscript. All goes awry, though, when not only the irreplaceable manuscript but also the charming boyfriend disappear. In the process of searching for the original manuscript and her missing boyfriend, Elizabeth finds unexpected answers to her life’s deepest questions, answers that impel her to change her life in unforeseen ways. $2.99 on Kindle.
Son of Ballymead
William of Ballymead was blinded and maimed during an enemy attack, causing him to abandon all hope of marrying Lady Amber. But when Amber’s father offers a betrothal and William’s eyesight is miraculously restored, life finally seems to be improving – until his bride-to-be disappears. Distraught, William journeys after her, only to stumble upon a plot so dark, he realizes she might be gone forever.
Lady Amber is excited to marry William, the man she has always wanted. But as her heart soars on memories of their stolen moments together, she is dragged away by henchmen from an enemy kingdom. Terrified, Amber has a choice: cower in fear, or find the strength to overcome her own blindness and escape.
But once they are reunited, an injury threatens William’s life. Will Amber’s newfound strength allow their love to flourish? Or will her insecurities tear them apart? $0.99 on Kindle.
Bad Boys Unboxed
The Bad Boys Unboxed collection is packed with full-length contemporary romance titles for every reader. Whether you prefer your romance sweet or hot or somewhere in between, you’ll find a sumptuous offering of titles in this boxed set to match your desires! The pages inside are stuffed with everything from bad boy billionaires, rock stars, rugged cowboys, hot movie stars to military men and business tycoons. With over a million words of fiction, this is your one stop shop for revenge romance, small town romance, secret baby romance, beach romance, secret society romance…and more! Don’t miss out on this limited edition collection from today’s NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and International bestselling authors! Your future Book Boyfriend awaits. $0.99 on Kindle.
Fire, The Elementals Book One
Invested with the powers of Mother Nature, four women have been charged with the almost impossible task of maintaining order in the supernatural world and–when the crimes are extreme–the human world as well. Diana, a fire Elemental, is almost burned out. Alone in the world (save for her Elemental sisters), she takes satisfaction in punishing those who’ve strayed so far into the black they’ve disrupted the balance. But her contentment is increasingly short-lived as she struggles with the limitations of her ability. An Elemental can track murderers to the ends of the earth, but not before it’s too late for their victims. So when a child from a previous case goes missing, Diana is determined to find her. The only problem is, she may have to take on an entire coven of vampires to do it. $0.99 on Kindle.
Redemption
Caught in Between
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook
Delicious, Fast, Triple-Tested & Family-Approved, Everyday Home Pressure Cooker Recipes GuideLife is stressful. Between picky eaters, busy working schedules, and different dietary needs, healthy family favorites can be hard to come by. Slow cookers make things a little easier, but you’ve got to plan the meals out in the morning – some days you just don’t have the time! Wouldn’t it be great if there was an appliance that offered the convenience of a slow cooker and the spontaneity of a night out? Thankfully, there is! An instapot is a great way to get both and so much more out of one easy-to-use piece of equipment. The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is the all-in-one appliance you need working for your family. No more slaving over a hot stove for hours after work, or sacrificing flavor, quality, and nutrition for the sake of convenience. The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker opens the doors of culinary variety for brand-new chefs, busy parents and college students, and even seasoned pros. Everything you ever wanted to know about your Instant Pot has been answered in everyday language in this well-organized and easy-to-understand guide by Shyna Jones. The art of pressure cooking is meant to make your life easier, after all – why complicate things? $2.99 on Kindle.
Deception in Emeralds
Under orders from the Crown, must apprehend or kill one of England’s most elusive villains. The means to accomplish his mission are anything but clear, but his mind is resolved. The man has already murdered three government agents, and Barnaby vows he will not be the fourth, though he has little to lose. That is, until he meets the partner assigned to carry out his deadly mission. Lady Millicent Chandelier has lost everything. Her beautiful Cliffside Manor has been burned, her parents, her brother Thomas, and her sister Polly all murdered. When her trusted servants bring her their suspicions that her handsome neighbor is directly involved, she knows exactly what she’ll do. She will accept his proposal of marriage. And take her revenge. $2.99 on Kindle.
Free: Beneath the Silver Rose
Forbidden Passion in an Age of Veiled Magic! In the cold halls of the Silver Rose palace, sisters are schooled in the arts of pleasure, but are forbidden from falling in love themselves. When Shadyia breaks the tenants of the sorority, her penance is to appease an order of vicious knights to protect the sisterhood from the wrath of their crusade. Caught between an ancient conflict of Order and Chaos, Shadyia must conceal her romance with a fellow sister while uncovering the mystery of a powerful magician who masquerades as a wealthy scholar. Time is running out as Shadyia, with sword in hand, descends beneath the Silver Rose into a labyrinth of deadly traps and shadowy guardians. For only there can she defy the crusaders and avert the prophecy of a darkness that returns to consume the world. Free on Kindle.
The Devil’s Kiss Series
Nothing is black and white when everyone has secrets. Broke and desperate, Kayla Sutton siphons thousands from her employer to pay for her daughter’s treatment, but when her boss finds out, he demands repayment…in the form of her submission. What started as a game turns into so much more when the past returns, testing the chains that bind Gage and Kayla’s hearts together. She fell for his wicked ways after he blackmailed her, stayed after he kidnapped her, went back to him after he almost destroyed them both with his fury. Now she wants to give him her future. Willingly. INCLUDES: The Devil’s Kiss, The Devil’s Claim, The Devil’s Wife, The Devil’s Spawn, and over 11,000 words of bonus material, including bonus scenes from Gage’s POV! $2.99 on Kindle.
A Trinity of Wicked Tales
Desperation. Suspicion. Selfishness. In this collection of dark tales, jilted love awakens inner demons, bringing about an insane course of violence. A quest for a fix turns bloody for two heroin addicts as their vicious endeavors land them into a gruesome pitfall. A marketing executive and car salesmen are deceived by the ones they love. Armed with rage, they set out to slaughter those responsible. $0.99 on Kindle.
The It’s Kind Of Personal Series
One love can last a lifetime… Six determined men fight for the women they’re meant to be with. Their love runs deep and their loyalty everlasting. Each man must battle his past in order to secure a future with his one true love. Defeat is not an option when their hearts are on the line. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Life is a Cabernet (Romance)
Napa Valley: After Juliana Cardona’s fiancé was killed in an army ambush, she didn’t know if she could ever find the strength to risk love again. When she meets a mysterious winemaker, Henri Laurent, she’s sure he is everything she never thought she’d find again. However, Juliana is shocked to discover that Henri is hiding a long-buried secret that threatens to devastate their relationship. Can her heart risk the chance of love again? From Jan Moran, the author of The Winemakers from St. Martin’s Press, comes a riveting novella that’s as rich and irresistible as a fine cabernet wine. Free on Kindle.
The Ranger’s Wife
Serious Dating
Serious Dating is an interactive assessment-style book that will assist you in determining what you value and want in a relationship, and provides steps to help in finding that very compatible “other” in the sea of humanity. Questions to ask early on in the relationship are provided as well as ways to approach sensitive topics, such as whether the dating partner lives on a budget or has significant credit card debt. Sections are provided which allow you to determine if significant toxic elements are present in the relationship, as well as a section on signs to recognize “relationally dysfunctional” persons – people not able to sustain healthy long-term intimate relationships. Tips on communicating in emotionally loaded situations are provided, so that you will have the best chance of building and maintaining a positive, healthy relationship that will last a lifetime. $0.99 on Kindle.
Senator Scandal
I’m not supposed to screw my personal scheduler. Not only do I have a sterling political reputation to protect, she’s just too innocent—fresh out of college, and her first job is right here in my new office in DC. I’m not supposed to want her. I’m not supposed to look at her the way I do. But I can’t hold back any longer. I have to have her. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Jack of Thorns
Free: Born of Earth
17-year-old Georjayna isn’t exactly thrilled about going to Ireland to live with her aunt for the summer, and even less thrilled when her adopted cousin Jasher (cute though he may be) turns out to be as friendly as a nest of vipers. When Georjie unearths Jasher’s terrifying secret and things she never knew about her own family begin to come to light; a heartbroken woman who disappeared without a trace, a desiccated body, and strange cocoons hanging in the greenhouse, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery that involves the very power of nature itself. But it’s when Georjayna herself begins to change in new and powerful ways she doesn’t understand that she realizes…things have gotten personal. Free on Kindle.
Flight Path
Kara Wright and Tien Tran, combat veterans of an elite intelligence unit, now make their living as Private Investigators. Often working the mundane, just occasionally they get to use all their former training. So it is that the enigmatic Franklyn tasks Kara and Tien to investigate the apparent suicide of a local celebrity. Within days the women are embarked on a pursuit that leads halfway around the globe and into the darkest recesses of the human condition. Kara, Tien and their team will endure mental stress worse than anything they experienced from combat and, like combat, not everyone makes it home. $0.99 on Kindle
Eve, First Matriarch
Did you ever wonder about Eve, our ancient mother? In Eve, First Matriarch, she tells her story of becoming the first mother on earth. With Adam, she learns to face the challenges of life in a new world. Her goal: to bring her family back to Jehovah; the Destroyer’s: to prevent even one’s return. Who will win the battle? $2.99 on Kindle.