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With a 4.16 Goodreads rating, this heartfelt story is a must-read for fans of emotional, slow-burn romance.
Proof Of Life
LGBTQIA+ · Romance
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West lost everything when he left the service—except Brandt, the best friend who saved him. But now, Brandt is healing more than just his body—he’s making him want something new. As friendship deepens into love, West must decide: risk his heart, take a chance on Brandt, or lose the one person who’s never left his side.
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Raquel Riley’s Proof of Life is a poignant gay romance about love, healing, and second chances. After a career-ending injury, West struggles to find purpose—until his best friend Brandt refuses to let him fade into despair. As recovery brings them closer, friendship deepens into something more. With a 4.16 Goodreads rating, this heartfelt story is a must-read for fans of emotional, slow-burn romance.
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West: I didn’t just lose my leg when I left the service—I lost everything. My career, my purpose, my will to keep going. The only person who stuck by me through it all was Brandt. He healed my body, pulled me back from the brink, and reminded me how to live again. But now, he’s doing something even more dangerous—he’s making me want things I’ve never wanted before.
Brandt: West doesn’t see himself the way I do. He sees broken pieces; I see a fearless, brilliant man who makes me laugh and never hesitates to pull me out of trouble. I’ve always had his back. Now, I want his heart.
Best friends. War brothers. But can love heal what’s been shattered—or will taking this risk cost them everything?
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Perfect for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z, Infected delivers heart-pounding terror.
Infected
Dystopian · Horror · Post-Apocalyptic
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A deadly infection has escaped—and it’s turning the world into a nightmare. As the undead rise, survivors fight for their lives, but the biggest threat might be the living. 4.4 stars on Amazon! Perfect for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z, Infected delivers heart-pounding terror. Start reading now—while you still can.
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Deep beneath the earth, something deadly waits. And now, it's awake.
Gus Swanson only wanted to tend his farm in peace—until an unknown infection turned him into patient zero. Now, the virus is spreading like wildfire, transforming the living into mindless, flesh-hungry monsters. Civilization crumbles, and survivors quickly learn that the undead aren’t the only threat. Desperation turns humanity into something even more dangerous.
With society on the brink of collapse, alliances are fragile, and trust is a luxury no one can afford. As the infection consumes everything, one question remains: Will anyone make it out alive?
A must-read for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z. Grab your copy of Infected now—because in this world, survival isn’t guaranteed.
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With 4.6 stars on Amazon, this spellbinding debut is perfect for fans of The Broken Empire and The Poppy War.
Kings & Daemons
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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Immortal tyrant. Doomed kingdom. Three outcasts bound by fate. In this dark epic fantasy, a soul-harvesting warrior, a reluctant mind-reader, and a healer with hidden power must defy a deathless king. With 4.6 stars on Amazon, this spellbinding debut is perfect for fans of The Broken Empire and The Poppy War.
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In the dying Ember Kingdom, famine festers, and the immortal Witch-King drains the land to feed his cursed existence. Now Daleth sets his sights on the Freestates—and war is coming.
Caught in the rising tide are three unlikely heroes: Maya, a healer unknowingly tethered to ancient power; a conscript who hears thoughts not meant for him; and a grief-stricken farmer hiding a brutal truth—he harvests souls.
Each carries a gift and a past they can’t outrun. Together, they might stand a chance. Apart, they’ll be swallowed whole.
As the Witch-King’s armies march, outcasts must become champions, secrets must become weapons, and survival will demand the impossible.
The Witch-King cannot die. But then again, fate’s never met a rebellion like this.
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Norma Wallace rose from the streets of New Orleans to become the fiercely savvy madam behind one of the city’s most notorious brothels, serving politicians, gangsters, and anyone…
The Last Madam
Biographies & Memoirs
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Norma Wallace rose from the streets of New Orleans to become the fiercely savvy madam behind one of the city’s most notorious brothels, serving politicians, gangsters, and anyone else with money and secrets to hide. This biography traces her climb through vice, corruption, reinvention, and scandal, revealing a woman who knew exactly how power worked in the French Quarter and used that knowledge to survive. Glamorous, gritty, and packed with underworld history.
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The "raunchy, hilarious, and thrilling" true story of the incomparable Norma Wallace, proprietor of a notorious 1920s New Orleans brothel (NPR).
Norma Wallace grew up fast. In 1916, at fifteen years old, she went to work as a streetwalker in New Orleans' French Quarter. By the 1920s, she was a "landlady"—or, more precisely, the madam of what became one of the city's most lavish brothels. It was frequented by politicians, movie stars, gangsters, and even the notoriously corrupt police force. But Wallace acquired more than just repeat customers. There were friends, lovers . . . and also enemies.
Wallace's romantic interests ran the gamut from a bootlegger who shot her during a fight to a famed bandleader to the boy next door, thirty-nine years her junior, who became her fifth husband. She knew all of the Crescent City's dirty little secrets, and used them to protect her own interests—she never got so much as a traffic ticket, until the early 1960s, when District Attorney Jim Garrison decided to clean up vice and corruption. After a jail stay, Wallace went legitimate as successfully as she had gone criminal, with a lucrative restaurant business—but it was love that would undo her in the end.
The Last Madam combines original research with Wallace's personal memoirs, bringing to life an era in New Orleans history rife with charm and decadence, resurrecting "a secret world, like those uncovered by Luc Sante and James Ellroy" (Publishers Weekly). It reveals the colorful, unforgettable woman who reigned as an underworld queen and "capture[s] perfectly the essential, earthy complexity of the most fascinating city on this continent" (Robert Olen Butler).
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Old: John Bannack took the fall for his brother’s crime and paid with years in a brutal Texas prison.
The Man from Waco
Historical Fiction · Western
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John Bannack took the fall for his brother’s crime and paid with years in a brutal Texas prison. When a prison break explodes into chaos, he saves the judge who sentenced him—and earns a shot at freedom. Now a bodyguard and avenger, Bannack rides for justice, determined to settle old scores and forge his own legend.
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In The Man from Waco, #1 bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone—who have sold over 50 million books—deliver a gripping tale of justice and redemption. Wrongfully imprisoned for his brother’s crime, John Bannack endures the brutal Texas prison system until a daring escape changes everything. After saving the life of Judge Wick Justice, Bannack is given a second chance—as the judge’s personal bodyguard. Now, he rides for justice, ready to settle scores and carve his own legend on the frontier.
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Meet John Bannack. Wrongfully jailed. Busted out of prison. Running for freedom. Gunning for justice. They call him… The Man from Waco.
John worked hard on his brother’s farm—until his brother’s desperation led to a bank robbery. When the law came knocking, John took the fall to protect his brother’s family, sentencing himself to a hellish life in a brutal Texas prison.
A man’s got two choices behind bars: get tough or get killed. But when a prison break erupts, Bannack seizes his shot at freedom—saving the very judge who put him away.
In return, Judge Wick Justice grants him a second chance and hires him as his personal bodyguard. Now, Bannack rides for vengeance, determined to right wrongs and deliver justice—his way.
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Twisty, atmospheric, and full of secrets, this award-winning mystery is perfect for fans of Longmire.
Stripped Bare
Mystery
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A rancher is murdered. The sheriff is shot—and accused of the crime. His wife, Kate Fox, must prove his innocence before she becomes the next victim. Twisty, atmospheric, and full of secrets, this award-winning mystery is perfect for fans of Longmire. 4.2 stars on Amazon! Start the Kate Fox series today!
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Kate Fox’s life on the Nebraska prairie is picture-perfect—until a late-night phone call changes everything.
A wealthy rancher is dead. Her husband, the county sheriff, has been shot. And worst of all? He’s the prime suspect.
Determined to clear his name, Kate dives into the investigation, but someone doesn’t want her getting too close. The closer she gets to the truth, the more “accidents” start happening. And when a shocking confession turns the case upside down, Kate realizes the real killer has been hiding in plain sight all along.
With Longmire vibes and a fierce heroine, this award-winning mystery will keep you guessing until the last page. 4.2 stars on Amazon! Start the Kate Fox series today—because some secrets are worth killing for.
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Old: Every year, four childhood friends reunite in their small Puglian town—until Art, their leader, disappears.
The Book of Hidden Things
Literary Fiction · Coming of Age · Magical Realism
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Every year, four childhood friends reunite in their small Puglian town—until Art, their leader, disappears. His home hides secrets: a drug operation, eerie rumors of miraculous healing, and The Book of Hidden Things, his cryptic manuscript. As they search for answers, reality and the impossible begin to blur. What happened to Art, and what has he discovered?
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Francesco Dimitri, an acclaimed Italian author making his English-language debut, weaves a mesmerizing tale in The Book of Hidden Things. Every year, four childhood friends reunite in their small Italian hometown—until Art, their enigmatic leader, vanishes. As they search for answers, they stumble upon whispers of miraculous healings, a cryptic manuscript, and secrets that defy logic. Set against the lush backdrop of Southern Italy, this spellbinding mix of magical realism and literary fiction explores friendship, mystery, and the thin veil between reality and the impossible.
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Four childhood friends made a pact: every year, they reunite in their small hometown in Puglia. Art, the magnetic leader of their group, insisted that the tradition must never be broken. But this year, Art doesn’t show up.
Worried, they visit his home—and what they find raises more questions than answers. Art has been growing marijuana, a dangerous gamble in Southern Italy. Worse still, the town is buzzing with rumors: some claim Art miraculously cured the local mafia boss’s daughter of leukemia.
Among the chaos of his house, they discover The Book of Hidden Things, a manuscript written by Art, promising to reveal dark secrets and unimaginable wonders. As they dig deeper, the line between reality and the impossible begins to blur.
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Old: In 1980s East New York, “Cocaine Cops” Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell ruled the crack trade from inside the NYPD.
Betrayal in Blue
Biographies & Memoirs
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In 1980s East New York, “Cocaine Cops” Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell ruled the crack trade from inside the NYPD. Partnered with a Dominican drug kingpin, they lived large—until their empire collapsed in the biggest police scandal in New York history. Facing arrest, Mike’s desperate plan forces Kenny to choose between betrayal and survival.
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When cops break bad, they do it big. "Betrayal in Blue" dives into the jaw-dropping tale of NYPD officers Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell, who swapped upholding the law for cashing in on crime. Partnering with drug kingpin Adam Diaz in the 1980s crack cocaine trade, their crimes—and lifestyles—were as flashy as they were illegal. But every high comes with a price, and their greed lit the fuse on New York’s largest police corruption scandal. Co-written by Edgar Award winner Burl Barer, with Frank C. Girardot Jr. and Kenny Eurell himself, this memoir doesn’t just pull back the curtain; it tears it down. If you thought the bad guys wore masks, wait till you see who’s wearing the badges.
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They didn’t fear the law—because they were the law.
In 1980s East New York, NYPD officers Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell discovered two ways to get rich fast in the notorious 75th Precinct: deal drugs or rob drug dealers. They decided to do both. Forming a lucrative alliance with Adam Diaz, the Dominican drug kingpin ruling the crack cocaine trade, Mike and Kenny lived large—luxury cars, extravagant gifts, and lives no patrol officer could ever afford.
But their reign as the “Cocaine Cops” ended when the biggest police corruption scandal in New York history broke. Facing arrest and betrayal, Mike concocted a desperate plan involving robbery, kidnapping, and murder, leaving Kenny with an impossible choice.
Gripping and explosive, this is the true story of how greed and corruption brought down untouchable cops.
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Packed with gripping twists and unforgettable characters, Flow is a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Flow
Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult · Post-Apocalyptic
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In The Beck, rules are survival. Sixteen-year-old Quin knows breaking them leads to Clearance—a punishment few survive. But when she uncovers a horrifying truth about her strict, flood-threatened society, Quin faces an impossible choice: stay silent or risk everything to fight back. In a world where rebellion is deadly, can one girl make a difference?
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Get swept away by Flow, the gripping first book in Clare Littlemore's Flow series. In a world drowned by relentless floods, sixteen-year-old Quin lives in The Beck—a society obsessed with rules and control. But when Quin stumbles upon shocking truths about her community, she’s faced with an impossible choice: stay silent and safe or risk everything to fight the system. Packed with gripping twists and unforgettable characters, Flow is a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. Ready to join Quin’s fight for freedom?
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In a shattered world, obedience is survival—and rebellion is not an option.
Sixteen-year-old Quin lives in The Beck, a strict society that has risen from the ruins of a land devastated by Mother Nature’s wrath. Surrounded by floodwaters that constantly threaten their fragile existence, the community enforces harsh laws to maintain order. Breaking the rules is not an option—violators face Clearance, a punishment few survive.
Quin has always followed the rules, knowing they are necessary to sustain life in The Beck. But some laws are harder to obey than others. When she uncovers a horrifying truth buried beneath the surface of her society, Quin faces an impossible choice: stay silent and conform, or risk everything to speak out.
The truth is dangerous. And in The Beck, silence may be her only chance at survival.
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Best for readers who like YA dystopian survival stories with alien occupation, captivity, rebellion, and human resilience.
Now We Are Animals
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult · First Contact
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Called “Inventive, visionary and unforgettable,” Now We Are Animals follows 17-year-old Cara, a North London girl trying to survive after the Colonists kill most adults and boys and farm girls like cattle, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 1,000 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like YA dystopian survival stories with alien occupation, captivity, rebellion, and human resilience.
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In a world where people are farmed like cattle, 17-year-old Cara must learn what it means to be an animal if she is ever to feel human again...
"Amazing" — "Awesome" — "Brilliant" — "Outstanding" — "Thought-provoking"
I was just a typical sixteen-year-old from North London, when The Colonists arrived and turned our world upside down. They were so beautiful to look at, but They killed all the adults and most of the boys, and farmed us girls like cattle. A year on, I’m being kept as a pet by my teenage Colonist owner, Aggie. I’m safe for the moment, but I’ve been torn from my friends and family and had horrific experiences along the way…
It’s enough to get anyone down. But even though I’m locked in a cage and treated like an animal, They haven’t broken me. Somehow, I’ll escape and turn this around: not just for me, but for all of us.
My name’s Carabel Caffarelli from Highbury in England. And I’m about to show The Colonists what being human is all about.
For readers of: The Hunger Games – The Maze Runner – Divergent – Animal Farm – The Handmaid’s Tale
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Old: Retired Army Ranger, new firefighter, and closeted for decades—I wasn’t expecting Caleb, my younger coworker, to turn my world upside down.
Off the Clock
LGBTQIA+ · Romance
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Retired Army Ranger, new firefighter, and closeted for decades—I wasn’t expecting Caleb, my younger coworker, to turn my world upside down. Sneaking around together is risky, but the bond we’re building feels too real to ignore. Can we take this connection from secret to something lasting, or will my fears and new life push Caleb away?
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From Lambda Literary and RITA© Award finalist Annabeth Albert comes Off the Clock, a steamy and heartfelt gay romance about second chances and self-discovery. After twenty years as an Army Ranger, adjusting to civilian life as a firefighter should be simple. But when Caleb—a younger, confident coworker—takes on the role of his trainer, long-buried desires resurface. Their secret affair begins as a fling but quickly deepens into something undeniable. With meddling families, career challenges, and uncharted emotions at play, can their connection survive the heat?
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Starting over shouldn’t be this complicated.
After twenty years as an Army Ranger, I’m back in my hometown of Mount Hope, settling into my new life as a firefighter. My meddling sisters and friends all have opinions about my future, but it’s Caleb—my younger coworker tasked with training me—who truly gets me.
Caleb is everything I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding, stirring feelings I’ve long denied. I’ve never even kissed a guy—until him. Now, sneaking around with Caleb has me taking risks I never thought I’d crave.
This was supposed to be a fling, but our connection keeps deepening on and off the clock. Can I figure out my life and keep Caleb in it? Or will this sexy, dangerous bond we share burn out before it’s truly real?
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Old: Ben’s Monday morning turns grim when his dog finds a severed finger, and Detective Jack Ryder is called in to investigate.
Hit the Road Jack
Mystery · Police Procedural
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Ben’s Monday morning turns grim when his dog finds a severed finger, and Detective Jack Ryder is called in to investigate. As Jack uncovers the dark intentions of a killer who hunts women to keep them forever, the case spirals, threatening to pull his own family into its deadly grasp.
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Hit the Road Jack, the pulse-pounding debut in Willow Rose’s million-copy bestselling Jack Ryder Mystery Series. When a boy’s dog drags home a severed finger, Detective Jack Ryder’s school field trip is cut short—literally. As he digs deeper, Jack uncovers a predator with a terrifying taste for stalking women, and the case soon hits disturbingly close to home. Dubbed the “Queen of Plot Twists,” Willow Rose delivers a nail-biting thriller packed with twists you won’t see coming. Think you can crack the case before Jack? Dive in and find out.
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Ben should be in school on Monday morning, but his parents haven’t stirred after a night of heavy drinking. As he waits, missing his class’s field trip to the zoo, his black Labrador suddenly bolts upstairs and returns holding something chilling—a severed finger.
Detective Jack Ryder is on chaperone duty at the zoo when a call from the Cocoa Beach Police pulls him back to work: a body has been found, and the killer leaves no trail. Now Jack faces a brutal predator who hunts women, ensuring they can never leave him. As Jack digs deeper, the case reveals shocking truths, endangering his family and bringing the horrors far too close to home.
Will Jack outwit a killer obsessed with keeping his victims forever?
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