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"There's No Place Like Home is a page-turning rollercoaster ride full of surprises, set-backs, and triumphs." -Lisa Smith, author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar Claire and Gary, college sweethearts, married for decades were at an impasse. They had been together forever, and started taking each other for granted. When faced with problems they would normally tackle together, they turned elsewhere and struggled to find their way home.Gary finds his biological family, Claire struggles with identity issues, and their son is forced to become an adult.Will they be able to overcome sickness, addiction and deceit and remember what brought them together?

Tess Oliver's memory is a killer.When the lead that could save her law practice is destroyed in a suspicious fire, only her recollection of it remains. Tess can relive memories, but her gift comes at a cost. The last time she used it, she nearly died.This time, she only takes a peek. A single moment spent in her memory of the defendant's encoded document gives her a brutal migraine and a phone number.Luke Broussard answers her call from the wreckage of a downed plane. His charter passenger is dead. A mutated virus seeps from the man's broken cargo. And when rescuers take Luke to an Atlanta hospital, the virus comes with him.Tess follows her lead to Luke and finds an instant connection. As they run from a psychopath who'll stop at nothing to retrieve the document, the city falls apart around them. The code hidden in Tess's mind may be the only thing that can keep the outbreak contained, but using her gift to decipher it could kill her. If the virus - or whoever engineered it - doesn't get to her first.

"The suburbs have rarely been this terrifying. A tour-de-force psychological thriller that explores obsession, survivor's guilt and the nature of sanity." -BestThrillers.comWhen She Comes Knocking by Dan McDowell is a gripping psychological thriller that tells the story of Ben Decker, a burned out pharmaceutical sales rep. Struggling with the scars of the past, he hopes moving to a new house will provide the fresh start he needs to leave his troubles behind.Things take a dark turn when Ben's new neighbor, Jean Jackson, comes knocking. Struggling to identify her unpredictable behaviors and motives, Ben finds himself working to unravel a complex mystery with his family quickly landing in the middle of it.As the tension and suspense build, Ben must confront his demons as he fights to protect his family from the suburban nightmare descending upon them. McDowell's writing is taut and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. When She Comes Knocking is a page-turner that will leave readers breathless and questioning just how well they know their neighbors.

Their new life together seems on track: she is happily involved with LA's higher echelon art community while he has returned to hosting his TV interviews of leading artists.However, Nicole's worst fears are confirmed when her ex-husband goes missing in China, as a mysterious disease is killing thousands, when she and lover James are being stalked by a series of mysterious Ninja's. Girlfriend Merra joins in to unraveling the reasons behind the quirky attacks as the trio has no choice but to throw caution to the wind, follow their instincts and go rogue as everything goes off kilter.In this suspense-laden second book in the James Terra Mystery trilogy, friends and lovers unite to make an engaging and heartwarming partnership that shares a kind of magic alchemy in abundance. A delicious contemporary romance thriller that does not flinch from danger.Nicole, James and Merra are up to the task in this whip-smart, relevant, tightly-plotted amateur sleuth story with suspects galore. The interpersonal dynamic between the trio is just as engaging as the solution to the murders plus new character Merra is terrific.Author M. Lee Musgrave has created a satisfyingly-complex whodunit full of surprising twists and he ensures the story's momentum stems not just from the plot or its thrills but rather from its perfectly-formed characters. If you enjoy riveting twists and balancing on the edge, then this descent into L.A.'s underbelly is for you.

"For some crazy reason, fate has chosen me to bring Monet's trove of artwork into the world."Melvin Flack has given up on his dream of becoming an artist until he discovers 14 paintings hidden in a derelict building in the Bronx. To his shock, they're signed by his idol, Claude Monet. And the subject! Is it possible Monet designed Yankee Stadium in 1921? If these paintings are authentic, who gets the 600 million dollars they'll get at auction? And what's in the mysterious journal that Mel finds with the art?Suddenly everything that Mel has given up on seems within his grasp. Can he redeem his past as a failed artist? Can he find someone to glorify with his art, who can love him? Is Claude Monet, through the words in his journal, whispering in Mel's ear, inspiring him? The stakes couldn't be higher when bilious billionaire, real estate kingpin Holcombe Parkes claims the paintings. Mel fights like his whole life is on the line... because it is.With Claude Monet Designs Yankee Stadium, author R. Lee Procter has created an astonishing, comical and deeply moving romantic adventure like no other.

From the award-winning author of What Survives and As They Are, comes another literary novel of women empowering each other.It is the evening of July 15, 2016. Nuray Demir, a journalist, steps off the tram in Istanbul to visit her friend, Adalet Ulusoy. Gun shots burst out nearby, and chaos breaks loose in the streets before her eyes. Soldiers are dispersing everywhere. Nuray runs to investigate and crosses paths with the wrong soldier.Adalet struggles with a long-distance relationship that has gone on for several years. He is Jewish, and she is Muslim. He lives in New York, and she lives in Istanbul. He would marry her in a heartbeat, but she is too emotionally tied to Turkey to make that commitment.These two women, each in completely different circumstances, are both caught up in a vortex of change. Will they learn to navigate and overcome this new reality? Or will they find a way to safely leave it behind?

Winner of the Firebird Book Award in Coming of AgeIn the throes of rebellion, Alar's fervent desire to overthrow the imperial regime propels him into the resistance movement. But as setbacks mount and doubts assail him, he questions whether their struggle registers with the Empire at all.His world shifts when he uncovers latent powers reminiscent of legendary heroes. When an imperial witch proposes a daring mission to free prisoners from an Inquisition stronghold, Alar and his comrades seize the opportunity, their success reigniting hope. However, their triumph draws the Empire's scrutiny, and they face the sobering realization that they may have underestimated the consequences of their actions.In a narrative entwined with themes of heroism and consequence, Alar's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of change.

"Adventurous, clever, unique, and compelling. Shadow Runner weaves a fantastic tale that will leave you enchanted, entertained, and eager for more." -Tara C. Allred, award-winning author of The Other Side of QuietBorn to aristocracy, Ada will marry and never want for anything, except freedom. An unearthly visitor and a series of seemingly supernatural events unexpectedly deliver her from the mundane. But no one could have predicted the darkness that comes with it. Taken in and raised by a secret society, Ada is groomed as an assassin. As she comes of age, she must become a predator, targeting members of the very nobility to which she was born... or try to escape. But if she leaves, she risks the lives of the two she loves most... her adopted sister... and her captor.

Love is madness, entirely driven by sexual instinct, so the philosophers say...But for thirty-one-year-old Vincent Luther, love transgresses his limitations and transforms into divine possession as soon as he lays eyes on twenty-six-year-old Lana McKenzie, an alluring, aspiring writer...a ghost of his past.The only problem is that he cannot remember her. As a married man and father of two, Vincent believes that he is fulfilled in his marriage and career, but his world comes crashing down when his mother, Isobel, passes away. Unable to cope with his grief, Vincent's dysfunctional relationship with his father worsens when Maxwell Luther introduces Lana as his new, young bride less than six months after Isobel's death.Consumed with anger and resentment, Vincent judges Lana as an opportunist, gold-digger who is after Maxwell's family fortune. His secret attraction towards Lana is eclipsed by his prejudiced view of her character.While their chemistry is undeniably intense and forbidden, their fated reunion sparks a love/ hate dynamic that stretches for an entire year of emotional warfare before all secrets are exposed...and passions.

Being human sounds like an obvious pursuit, but when change is constant and uncertainty is the norm, we all need some encouragement to lean into who we have the full potential to be. The task of preparing ourselves for and becoming comfortable with the unknown has shifted the way people live and work. Pivoting whilst staying true to oneself seems not only necessary to survive, but to grow and thrive.The personal and shared success can be multi-directional. Generally, it starts with pursuing self-awareness, the magic ingredient needed to authentically navigate personal challenges, achievement, and self-fulfillment. Along the way, if you develop mindfulness, adaptability, and creative thinking, you can learn to effectively solve problems. Although the path towards success is complex, we can ultimately become better at tackling and embracing the unknown.As a result, successful people learn more, achieve more, and influence others to do the same. They instinctively guide with pragmatic tools that help harness the power of strengths and maximize potential. They share, through storytelling and practical examples, how to effectively make an impact in this world. This book offers these human skills as insights to you.

"Watching is an immersive and thoroughly-engaging time travel by flashback story with Cold Case meets Medium vs. the mob vibes. Levin has crafted an intricate and believable thriller that pulls you in and drags you from page to page. You can't help but keep reading." -Lena Gibson, author of The Edge of LifeAfter watching a documentary about a 50-year-old unsolved crime, an otherwise ordinary guy finds himself both blessed and burdened by the ability to travel through time and space, but not in the physical sense, and only as it may relate to that unsolved crime.Braving the debilitating physical effects of his space time continuum journeys, he faces 1970s Mob bosses and their cronies, and murder and deceit, from both sides of the law. Determined to solve the crime and find the long lost art, and buoyed by the still unclaimed $5,000,000 reward, he has to come up with a means of convincing the FBI that his information is valid, without being locked up himself.Join him and his wife, Adrian, and FBI Special Agent Starling Hebert, who has her own personal reasons for helping, as they try to unravel the reasons behind this new-found ability and return the stolen masterpieces.

Bruce Cargo, a scientist at the British Geological Survey, is stunned when he discovers a journal purportedly written by Charles Darwin. But is the fantastical story it contains real, or is the journal just a hoax?Bruce and his girlfriend Luna set out to determine the journal's authenticity, but as soon as they begin, someone-or some thing-kills the Darwin expert they have just consulted and ransacks Luna's apartment. A witness claims a "flying monster" was responsible, but the police are incredulous.Meanwhile, Lily (Barnum's Angel) in flashbacks to 1882, searches for a series of journals penned by Darwin that she hopes will help her find her brother-and deal with him when she does.Now, more than a century later, Lily is well aware that the monster is her brother, Jamie. So as Bruce and the police pursue him, unknown to them, so does she.

"Uncontrollable is UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE. It's 'The Good Fight' meets epilepsy... in the form of a really juicy weekend read." -Alisa Kennedy Jones bestselling author of Gotham Girl Interrupted: My Misadventures in Motherhood, Love, and EpilepsyAt 36-years-old, Casey Scott appears to have it all: a booming career as a civil rights litigator, a loving husband, and two sweet young children. But she also has epilepsy, and her worsening seizures threaten to destroy the life she toiled to build.When her doctor says she is likely to die if her seizures are not controlled, Casey is at a crossroads: will she choose her career and lifelong aspirations, or her family and health?The decisions she makes affect her marriage, children, and future in ways she could never expect.Told by Casey and her husband, Uncontrollable is an emotional roller coaster that examines both what happens when the life we may be forced to live is not the life we planned to live, and the compromises we make to survive in the face of adversity.

"With a realistic redemption arc, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back is a novel in which a survivor of abuse achieves a gritty, tender coming-of-age and reinvents herself." -Karen Ribgy, The ForewardA girl-and-her backpack story: Carlie is not merely traveling. A child sexual abuse survivor, as a teen she steals ten thousand dollars and runs away to Asia. There, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality.Landing in Tokyo in the late 1980s, Carlie falls in with an international crew of tai chi-practicing backpackers. With their help, she has the chance at a journey she didn't plan for: one to find the self-respect taken from her as a child and the healthy sexuality she desires.

"Hello. My name is Fred. And I've been dead. Numerous times."This is the true account of the medical traumas of Fred Rutman. From 2009 through 2018, Fred faced continuous life and death situations that rocked every aspect of his life. Further, the unique aspects of his rarely-seen conditions forced medical teams to level up like never before.Fred Rutman was certainly up against it. It being the Grim Reaper. The Reaper unleashed its full arsenal, pitting Fred against much of the medical system he trusted with his life. Even if Fred won the initial battles, could he win the war?The Summer I Died Twenty Times is a medical trauma memoir unlike any other. In one package, Fred Rutman provides all the overcoming adversity, resilience and beating the odds a reader expects. With a side of sarcasm and humour. He may not be the hero you expected. He just might be the hero you need.This may be the most important book you never knew you had to read. These experiences changed the lives of almost everyone who knows Fred. It will likely change your life, too. Perhaps even save your life or the life of someone you know. Pick up a copy. Now. You'll be glad you did.

"The Ledger weaves a tale of nonstop action and danger, all at a lightning pace. You'll read it more than once just to re-experience the excitement." -Megan Davidson, author of The ThunderingNo matter how hard she tries, Maddy Reynolds can't seem to escape the darkest aspects of humanity. After leaving her New York detective career behind, she retires to the Adirondacks, but even the rolling mountains and wondrous beauty cannot keep evil at bay.It's been years since The Glades burned to the ground, and evidence of the horrendous sex trafficking ring seems to have vanished with the smoke. But then, a new congressional investigation reveals the existence of a document with the names of the predators.Believing Maddy knows where the document is, the predators dispatch hit men and mobster thugs, along with Maddy's long-time nemesis, Naomi White.After learning the stakes and extent of this menace, Maddy's law enforcement colleagues find themselves in a race against the clock to save her, all while the former detective must find greater fortitude than she's ever had before.

"Rich with empathy, humor, and imagination, Giorgio paints a beautiful picture of the afterlife that is a balm for anyone who has ever lost someone." -Marisa Dondlinger, author of Open and Gray LinesIn Heaven, there is a gated community for those who end their lives by choice. This is a complete surprise to 43-year old Hope, who ends her life one morning on the banks of the Fox River in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Hope has always dealt with deep sadness. From childhood on, she visited therapists, doctors, alternative medicine practitioners, Reiki artists, etc., to no avail. In Heaven, God reassures her that he knows what caused the sadness, but he won't reveal it yet.All community residents are required to attend weekly group therapy. Hope's first group is led by Virginia Woolf.Several of the book's chapters tell the stories of other members of this group. Filled with many moments of striking humor, uplifting realizations, and difficult challenges, Hope finds her way in Heaven. She meets many people like herself, who help her restore her forgotten artistic talent and passion, and God himself, who is amazingly human in the most inhuman of ways. Hope finds understanding and forgiveness, and most importantly, friends.

"We kissed again, this one different, with a subtle feeling of urgency behind it that reached way down deep into me, like a hook, pulling on something soft and very tender. I pulled away, fighting an urge to leap up and run."Shy and introverted Amber begins her first job out of high school cleaning kennels for Helping All Animals, moving quickly into their writing/researching staff using skills gained at her high school's newspaper. Tom, a one-eyed cat Amber rescued from a hoarder's house, becomes her best friend and confidant. Hikes into the surrounding New Mexico hills provide her with some solace.Surrounded by people who speak out against cruelty, Amber gradually awakens to the insidious and pervasive effects her relationship with an older man is having in her own life. Revealing her story to others, even in the face of horror, disgust, and rejection, is her first step towards healing. With the help of Tom's non-judgmental ear and a friend from work, she fights to peel herself away from the abuse and its effects.Gradually, Amber learns how to connect with the world, discovering along the way her own inner strength and wisdom.

Caleb's finest hour is his deepest secret. Not even his parents knew what really happened after three nights in the wilderness. Now another school, another class, and another group of kids who were not his friends.Finding Caleb is the story of the new kid with a secret. The brutal summer storm, in the dark, in the Wyoming wilderness, hungry and alone, Caleb hears an animal approaching his survival shelter. Does anyone know or care that he has been missing for three days? In a flash of lightning, his fears come alive in the dark form of a creature. He feels the warm breath on his hand, his face. Then the animal turns and vaults into the dark. When it returns, Caleb is no longer afraid.Now, in a new school, he is lost again... friendless. When he boldly tells his story of survival to a group of elite students who have never been out of walking distance of a McDonalds, friendships form and even romance blooms.Author, and rescue-dog handler, Scott Hammond's Finding Caleb, Book 1 in the Search and Rescue Dog Series is a story of hope about a loyal dog whose mission is to bring people home. It is a must-read for any wandering teen wondering how to connect with the real world.

2023 San Francisco Book Festival WINNER - Science Fiction"Prepare to be swept away with this riveting, character-driven sci-fi thriller. This exceptional and one-of-a-kind, sci-fi journey is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling and meaningful story, as it is truly-like many reviewers have said-a 'page-turner.'" (Amazon Reviewer)Everyone remembers exactly where they were, the day the ships came.What no one knew back then, though, was that there were people who were already expecting them.Scottish psychologist Elspeth McGann thinks her patient Lester Rains-a suave, enigmatic man who claims to be have been alive for 2,000 years and to be part of a team of extraterrestrial 'farmers' waiting on Earth for an alien harvest-is a delusional schizophrenic. But when vast ships suddenly appear over Moscow and vacuum up 50,000 people in a matter of hours, she realizes she must track down the elusive Rains. In her search, she stumbles upon a group who are already trying to track down the farmers. This band of renegades is led by Cassius C. Trenton, a former NSA analyst who has been on the run since he broke the code on a mystery transmission beamed into space from Earth years ago, and which bore a single, chilling message: Ripe.With the aliens set to return, and some world leaders complicit in their plans, Elspeth and Trenton must seek out Rains and find a way of escaping the impending apocalypse, a hunt that takes them from Edinburgh to the White House, only to discover the harvest is just the beginning.

When sixteen-year-old Vernadine Dawn Turnipseed is asked to join the boys' basketball team for Buford County High School in 1943, shock waves, riots and anger roll through her hometown of Spit's Creek, Alabama with a fury. In a strange twist of fate, the once hated, despised and rejected Vernadine becomes the 'Queen of Basketball' and the unlikely hero of her hometown, county and state.But Vernadine has a secret; a secret that would devastate her newfound status in her community if anyone knew. After a carefully hatched plan with her parents, Vernadine suddenly departs her hometown, leaving the town to speculate what happened to her?After receiving the news of her father's illness, Vernadine returns home after many years as a beautiful, successful and confident woman finally ending the mystery of 'what became of Vernadine?' once and for all.When Louanna Parsons disappears in the spring of 1961, no one would ever suspect the prominent man involved.

"Engaging and mysterious, The Emerald Necklace sheds light on that inevitable time when lovers, family, friends and circumstances change and force you to reinvent yourself whether you want to or not." -Rebecca Rosenberg, award-winning Champagne Widows seriesThree months after her husband's death in 1969, Rosalee Linoff is determined to jump back into life.For her, that means returning to her art. She desperately wants to be accepted as a talented sculptor, but that requires she dig up the courage to submit her work again - and be judged. Her paralyzing insecurity mounts when she meets her new neighbor, best-selling author Fran Barish.Fran has the recognition Rosalee craves. But Rosalee's joy with her children, especially her granddaughter, Jill, eats at Fran, a constant reminder of her childlessness. A spiral of mutual envy ensues. It constantly bubbles below the surface of their friendship and is intensified by Fran's long held secret - and her inexplicable fascination with Jill's emerald necklace.As Jill starts college, Rosalee worries about the choices her granddaughter might make. But Jill's passion for women's rights makes Grandma proud. Together with Rosalee's friends, they travel to New York City for the Women's Strike for Equality - which further escalates the tension between Rosalee and Fran.When Jill's convictions are tested, Rosalee faces a dilemma. Does she dare trust Fran to help? Will their mutual jealousy make that impossible? Or will the story behind Jill's emerald bind them together?

A heartwarming, coming-of-age debut YA novel with plenty to entertain both young and adult.Divided Berlin is the face of the Cold War in the 70s. Kate is new at Berlin American High School in West Berlin, confused how life works in an island of freedom walled in by a totalitarian state.Life in the American Sector takes off when Kate befriends Amy, joins cross country, and discovers Berlin's quirky nightlife, while falling quietly in love.On the other side of the Wall, siblings Michael and Anika are alone, struggling to stay true to their values despite State repression and manipulations of a creepy relative who works for the Stasi. Anika must find the courage to reveal her dark secret to her brother.Worlds separated by the Wall: when they merge, the result is an explosion of courage as love leads the way.

As a red-haired, freckle-faced kid whose pants were always too short, author Joel Samberg was taunted by his share of bullies. One day he decided it was a good idea to hurl a string of insults to a bully across the street. He thought he was safe since he was standing on the stoop of his own house. That true-life incident became the basis for the title tale in Weinerface-one of 35 stories that might come in handy for our collective sanity by providing a short respite from the craziness of the world.The stories in Weinerface allow us to consider some intriguing questions such as: What if you believed the world was going to end and decided it was time to overindulge? (My Ass, Not Yours) What if you had to pack for a one-way trip to outer space? (One Hundred Fifty Nine Pounds Max) What if all your clothes were stolen during a lunchtime picnic during work? (Bitten By a Badger in Blauvelt) And many others.When Joel thinks back to those days on the stoop, it often sends him into an emotional tailspin. But that should be of no concern to the reader. After all, it was his ass, not yours.